Quadrant Synonyms & Definitions

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• QuadrantDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (n.) The fourth part; the quarter.
2. (n.) The quarter of a circle, or of the circumference of a circle, an arc of 90í, or one subtending a right angle at the center.
3. (n.) One of the four parts into which a plane is divided by the coordinate axes. The upper right-hand part is the first quadrant; the upper left-hand part the second; the lower left-hand part the third; and the lower right-hand part the fourth quadrant.
4. (n.) An instrument for measuring altitudes, variously constructed and mounted for different specific uses in astronomy, surveying, gunnery, etc., consisting commonly of a graduated arc of 90í, with an index or vernier, and either plain or telescopic sights, and usually having a plumb line or spirit level for fixing the vertical or horizontal direction.

• QuadrantalDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (n.) A cube.
2. (a.) Of or pertaining to a quadrant; also, included in the fourth part of a circle; as, quadrantal space.
3. (n.) A cubical vessel containing a Roman cubic foot, each side being a Roman square foot; -- used as a measure.