Definition

A section or part of a circle that is shaped like a quarter, or one of the four sections created by dividing a plane with two perpendicular lines.

Example

In math class, we learned how to find points in each quadrant of the graph.

Conversation

Have you ever studied the four quadrants in math class?

Yeah, I remember learning about them in relation to graphs.

It's interesting how they divide the plane into different areas.

Exactly! Each quadrant has its own characteristics based on the signs of the coordinates.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Quadrant → It is formed from "quadrus" (meaning square) and the suffix "-ant" (indicating an agent or something that performs an action). The word "quadrant" refers to a quarter of a circle or a square, reflecting its square shape and division into four parts.

Memory Tip

Think of a square ('quadrus') divided into four equal parts — that's what a quadrant represents.

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