Meaning & use
definition quadrant
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Meaning
nouncountablemathematicsspecialist
The meaning or explanation of a quadrant, one of four equal parts of a plane or circle.
Grammar: Countable; often used with 'the' or 'a'.
Patterns
- the definition quadrant of something
- give the definition quadrant
- learn the definition quadrant
The teacher wrote the definition quadrant on the board before the exercise.
I copied the definition quadrant into my notebook to study later.
The quiz asked for the definition quadrant and an example.
Word forms
| plural | definition quadrants |
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Common combinations
- the definition quadrant of
- The definition quadrant of a circle is easy to draw.
- give the definition quadrant
- Can you give the definition quadrant in simple words?
- learn the definition quadrant
- Students learn the definition quadrant in geometry class.
Synonyms and how they differ
- definition of a quadrant
- This word order is more common and natural in everyday English.
Word family
- quadrant noun
- One of four equal parts of a plane or circle.
- quadrantal adjective
- Relating to a quadrant, especially in geometry.
Commonly confused: definition quadrant or quadrant?
definition quadrant vs quadrant
A quadrant is the part itself; 'definition quadrant' means the explanation of that part.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'definition quadrant' correctly?
Choose one answer.
'The definition quadrant explains one of four parts of a graph' uses the phrase as a noun subject. The others treat it as a verb.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “definition quadrant”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.