quadrel

quad·rel

Q q

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kwod-ruh l]
- /ˈkwɒd rəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kwod-ruh l]
- /ˈkwɒd rəl/

Definition of quadrel word

noun quadrel a square stone, brick, or tile. 1

Just one definition for quadrel

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Origin of quadrel

First appearance:

before 1680

One of the 48% oldest English words

1680-90; < Italian quadrello, diminutive of quadro square < Latin quadrum; see -elle

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Parts of speech for Quadrel

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Quadrel

quadrel popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

quadrel usage trend in Literature

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