Meaning

One of the four sections made by dividing an area with two perpendicular lines..

Definitions by Sense

1. One of the four sections made by dividing an area with two perpendicular lines.
2. (mathematics) One of the four regions of the Cartesian plane bounded by the x-axis and y-axis.
3. (geometry) One fourth of a circle or disc; a sector with an angle of 90°.
4. (nautical) A measuring device with a graduated arc of 90° used in locating an altitude.
5. (college basketball) One of the four categories of team wins and losses, as categorized by strength of schedule.
6. (obsolete) A square or quadrangle.

Example Sentences

Kids, I swear, I'm gonna love all of you, and equally. I'll be dividing my love into seven equal sections, or "Love Quadrants". Each quadrant will be worth 15 "Love Units" represented by these small brass marbles. You may use these marbles as currency amongst yourselves. Collect 35 "Love Units", you can trade those in for a beach towel with my face on it.

Ops wanted some initiative, blew up their entire quadrant. I'm movin' like Oppenheimer.

There is an outcourt or quadrant, whereof one side is a gallery to walk in, being in length six hundred feet.

Word Forms

• quadrants
• quadraunt

Synonyms for quadrant

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When Should You Use Quadrant?

Use quadrant when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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