Synonyms for quadrivia


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kwo-driv-ee-uh m
Phonetic Transcription : kwɒˈdrɪv i əm

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Définition of quadrivia

Origin :
  • "arithmetic, music, geometry, astronomy," 1804 (see liberal arts), from Latin quadrivium, which meant "place where four roads meet, crossroads," from quadri- "four" (see quadri-) + via "way, road, channel, course" (see via). The adjective quadrivial is attested from late 15c. in English with the sense "having four roads."
  • As in four : noun four of something

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