quadrant — each of four quarters of a circle or sphere
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: each of four quarters of a circle or sphere
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkwɑːdrənt/
Example Sentences
- My pizza fell cheese-side down, but luckily only one quadrant touched the floor!
- The doctor examined each quadrant of my abdomen to check for any problems.
- In math class, we learned that points in the second quadrant have negative x-values.
quadrant
NOUN[/ˈkwɑːdrənt/]
each of four quarters of a circle or sphere
Four quarters of a circle
In each quadrant I plant, thanks to this research grant!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'quadrans', meaning 'a fourth part' or 'one quarter'. In ancient Rome, this term was used to denote a coin worth one-quarter of the as, a standard Roman monetary unit.
Breakdown
quadr- (four) + -ans (agent/state suffix) = quadrans (fourth part). The English 'quadrant' preserves the Latin root referring to a quarter division, later applied to geometry and astronomy.
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📝Examples
“My pizza fell cheese-side down, but luckily only one quadrant touched the floor!”
“The doctor examined each quadrant of my abdomen to check for any problems.”
“In math class, we learned that points in the second quadrant have negative x-values.”
“My room is so organized that each quadrant has a different purpose: sleep, study, exercise, and snack storage!”
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