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- [kwod-ruh-cher, -choo r]
- /ˈkwɒd rə tʃər, -ˌtʃʊər/
- /ˈkwɒ.drə.tʃə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kwod-ruh-cher, -choo r]
- /ˈkwɒd rə tʃər, -ˌtʃʊər/
Definitions of quadrature word
- noun quadrature the act of squaring. 1
- noun quadrature Mathematics. the act or process of finding a square equal in area to a given surface, especially a surface bounded by a curve. the act or process of finding an area or calculating an integral, especially by numerical methods. a definite integral. 1
- noun quadrature Astronomy. the situation of two heavenly bodies when their longitudes differ by 90°. either of the two points in the orbit of a body, as the moon, midway between the syzygies. (of the moon) those points or moments at which a half moon is visible. 1
- noun quadrature Electronics. the relation between two signals having the same frequency that differ in phase by 90°. 1
- noun quadrature The process of constructing a square with an area equal to that of a circle, or of another figure bounded by a curve. 1
- noun quadrature the process of determining a square having an area equal to that of a given figure or surface 0
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Origin of quadrature
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
1545-55; < Latin quadrātūra, equivalent to quadrāt(us) (past participle of quadrāre; see quadrate) + -ūra -ure
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Parts of speech for Quadrature
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adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
quadrature popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
quadrature usage trend in Literature
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