Quadrant: meaning, definitions and examples

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quadrant

 

[ kwษ’drษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics area

A quadrant is a quarter of a circle or the plane area enclosed by two radii and the arc between them. In the Cartesian coordinate system, a quadrant refers to one of the four sections of the plane divided by the x and y axes. Each quadrant is defined by the signs of the coordinates in that section, specifically positive or negative. Quadrants are crucial for graphing and understanding the position of points on the Cartesian plane.

Synonyms

quarter, section, sector

Examples of usage

  • The point is located in the third quadrant.
  • An angle of 90 degrees opens into the first quadrant.
  • We plotted the function in all four quadrants.
  • Each quadrant represents a different sign combination of coordinates.

Translations

Translations of the word "quadrant" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น quadrante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅŒเคฅเคพเคˆ เค•เฅเคทเฅ‡เคคเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Quadrant

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kuadran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฒะฐะดั€ะฐะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kwadrant

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฑก้™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท quadrant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cuadrante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรถrdรผn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ๋ถ„๋ฉด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุจุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kvadrant

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kvadrant

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฑก้™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kvadrant

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพriรฐjungur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ำฉั€ั‚ั‚ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ•แƒแƒ“แƒ แƒแƒœแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kvadrat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cuadrante

Etymology

The word 'quadrant' comes from the Latin word 'quadrans', which means 'a fourth part' or 'quarter'. This term is derived from 'quadra', meaning 'square', which is related to the word 'four'. The use of 'quadrant' can be traced back to ancient geometry, where it was used to describe a quarter of a circle, particularly in the context of circular diagrams and astrolabes. In mathematics, the concept of dividing a space or angle into four parts has real significance, extending to various disciplines, including astronomy and navigation. The term has evolved over centuries, retaining its relevance in modern mathematical vocabulary and practical applications.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,038, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.