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- [kwo-dree-guh, -drahy-]
- /kwɒˈdri gə, -ˈdraɪ-/
- /kwə.ˈdriː.ɡə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kwo-dree-guh, -drahy-]
- /kwɒˈdri gə, -ˈdraɪ-/
Definitions of quadriga word
- noun plural quadriga a two-wheeled chariot drawn by four horses harnessed abreast. 1
- noun quadriga (historical) A Roman racing chariot drawn by four horses abreast. 1
- noun quadriga (in the classical world) a two-wheeled chariot drawn by four horses abreast 0
- noun quadriga in ancient Rome and Greece, a two-wheeled chariot drawn by four horses abreast 0
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Origin of quadriga
First appearance:
before 1720 One of the 49% newest English words
1720-30; < Latin quadrīga, earlier plural quadrīgae, contraction of quadrijugae a team of four; cf. quadri-, yoke1
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Parts of speech for Quadriga
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quadriga popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% 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.
quadriga usage trend in Literature
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