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- [kwo-driv-ee-uh m]
- /kwɒˈdrɪv i əm/
- /kwɒdrˈɪviəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kwo-driv-ee-uh m]
- /kwɒˈdrɪv i əm/
Definitions of quadrivium word
- noun plural quadrivium (during the Middle Ages) the more advanced division of the seven liberal arts, comprising arithmetic, geometry, astronomy, and music. 1
- noun quadrivium A medieval university curriculum involving the “mathematical arts” of arithmetic, geometry, astronomy, and music. 1
- noun quadrivium (in medieval learning) the higher division of the seven liberal arts, consisting of arithmetic, geometry, astronomy, and music 0
- noun quadrivium in the Middle Ages, the higher division of the seven liberal arts, consisting of arithmetic, geometry, astronomy, and music 0
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Origin of quadrivium
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
1795-1805; < Late Latin, special use of Latin quadrivium place where four ways meet; see quadri-, via, -ium
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Parts of speech for Quadrivium
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quadrivium popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% 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.
quadrivium usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for quadrivium
noun quadrivium
- quadrumvirate — a governing or managing group, coalition, or the like, of four persons.
- quadruple — fourfold; consisting of four parts: a quadruple alliance.
- quadruplet — any group or combination of four.
- quartet — any group of four persons or things.
- quaternary — consisting of four.
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