quadrifid

quad·ri·fid

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kwod-ruh-fid]
- /ˈkwɒd rə fɪd/
- /kwˈɒdrɪfˌɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kwod-ruh-fid]
- /ˈkwɒd rə fɪd/

Definitions of quadrifid word

adjective quadrifid cleft into four parts or lobes. 1
adjective quadrifid divided into four lobes or other parts 0
adjective quadrifid divided into four parts, as a leaf or petal 0

See all 3 definitions of quadrifid

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Origin of quadrifid

First appearance:

before 1655

One of the 46% oldest English words

From the Latin word quadrifidus, dating back to 1655-65. See quadri-, -fid

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Parts of speech for Quadrifid

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Quadrifid

quadrifid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% 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.

quadrifid usage trend in Literature

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