quarter — one of four equal parts of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: one of four equal parts of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkwɔːrtər/
Example Sentences
- My boss ate three quarters of my sandwich during the meeting!
- It's quarter past midnight and my neighbor is still playing drums.
- The company's profits doubled in the last quarter.
quarter
NOUN[/ˈkwɔːrtər/]
one of four equal parts of something
She sliced the apple into a perfect quarter for her little brother.
A quarter of water for each cup, father teaches daughter!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'quartarius', which evolved from 'quartus' meaning 'fourth'. In ancient Rome, this term was used as a unit of measurement to denote one-fourth of a whole quantity or division.
Breakdown
quartus (fourth) + -arius (relating to, agent noun suffix). The suffix -arius transforms the ordinal adjective into a noun denoting a person or thing associated with that division.
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📝Examples
“My boss ate three quarters of my sandwich during the meeting!”
“It's quarter past midnight and my neighbor is still playing drums.”
“The company's profits doubled in the last quarter.”
“I found a quarter under the couch cushions.”
“The quarterback threw the ball a quarter of the field.”
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