quadrivial

quad·riv·i·al

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kwo-driv-ee-uh l]
- /kwɒˈdrɪv i əl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kwo-driv-ee-uh l]
- /kwɒˈdrɪv i əl/

Definitions of quadrivial word

adjective quadrivial having four ways or roads meeting in a point. 1
adjective quadrivial (of ways or roads) leading in four directions. 1
adjective quadrivial of or relating to the quadrivium. 1
noun quadrivial Any of the four \"liberal arts\" making up the quadrivium. 1
adjective quadrivial having or consisting of four roads meeting at a point 0
adjective quadrivial (of roads or ways) going in four directions 0

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Origin of quadrivial

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English < Medieval Latin quadriviālis, equivalent to Late Latin quadrivi(um) quadrivium + -ālis -al1

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Parts of speech for Quadrivial

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quadrivial popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% 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.

quadrivial usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for quadrivial

adjective quadrivial

quadruple — fourfold; consisting of four parts: a quadruple alliance.
quadruplicate — one of four copies or identical items, especially copies of typewritten material.
quaternary — consisting of four.
tetrad — a group of four.
quadrigeminal — Having four parts, or two pairs.

All 7 Synonyms of quadrivial