Antonyms for quadrant

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kwod-ruh nt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkwɒd rənt

Definition of quadrant

Origin : late 14c., "a quarter of a day, six hours," from Middle French quadrant, from Latin quadrantem (nominative quadrans) "fourth part," also the name of a coin worth a quarter of an as, noun use of present participle of quadrare "to make square; put in order, arrange, complete; run parallel, be exact," figuratively "to fit, suit, be proper," related to quadrus "a square," quattuor "four" (see four). The surveying instrument is first so called c.1400, because it forms a quarter circle. Related: Quadrantal.

As in quarter : noun one of four equal parts
As in quad : noun rectangular area

Example sentences :

If the rudder is to be kept in a certain adjustment a quadrant is necessary.
Extract from : « Boys' Book of Model Boats » by Raymond Francis Yates

Later on, these actions of the Quadrant will be carefully examined.
Extract from : « The Story of the Cotton Plant » by Frederick Wilkinson

This operation is closely associated, however, with the action of the quadrant.
Extract from : « The Story of the Cotton Plant » by Frederick Wilkinson

Each of the four parts is called a quadrant, and each quadrant has 90 degrees.
Extract from : « Practical Mechanics for Boys » by J. S. Zerbe

You were on the board in that quadrant of the ship, and you let it get in too close.
Extract from : « But, I Don't Think » by Gordon Randall Garrett

Is a cross or the quadrant and compasses the more potent charm?
Extract from : « Pan-Islam » by George Wyman Bury

By the end of one month in this department he was able to finish a Hadley quadrant.
Extract from : « James Watt » by Andrew Carnegie

After looking about him for some time he told me to go below and get his quadrant.
Extract from : « Peter Trawl » by W. H. G. Kingston

There are eight positions on the quadrant of the reversing lever.
Extract from : « The 'Pioneer': Light Passenger Locomotive of 1851 » by John H. White

It was dark in the quadrant toward the marsh and red in the quadrant toward the town.
Extract from : « Smugglers' Reef » by John Blaine

Synonyms for quadrant

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