quadrate
ˈkwɒdreɪt
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Definition of quadrate - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
mathematicsTECH.plane surface with four equal sidesTECH.
  • The quadrate was drawn on the board.
quadrilateral square
2.
medicalTECH.bone that links the lower jaw to the skull in some animalsTECH.
  • The bird's quadrate was studied by the biologist.

Adjective

1.
mathematicsTECH.having four equal sides and anglesTECH.
  • The quadrate garden was perfect for the event.
quadrilateral rectangular square
2.
medicalTECH.of the bone that connects skull and lower jaw in reptilesTECH.
  • The quadrate structure is crucial in some animals.
quadratic
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Origin of quadrate

Latin, quadratus (square)

Examples of quadrate in a sentence

  • Each tile was a perfect quadrate.
  • The quadrate plays a crucial role in the reptile's jaw movement.
  • Researchers found the quadrate to be unique in this species.
  • The quadrate room was ideal for the meeting.
  • They admired the quadrate shape of the artwork.
  • The quadrate bone is found in the skull.

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  1. French:carré, quadrangulaire, ...
  2. German:Quadrat, quadratisch, ...
  3. Italian:quadrato, ...
  4. Spanish:cuadrado, cuadrangular, ...
  5. Portuguese:quadrado, quadrático, ...
  6. Chinese:正方形, 正方形的, ...
  7. Japanese:正方形, 四角形の, ...
  8. Arabic:مُرَبَّع, مُرَبَّع, ...
  9. Hebrew:רִיבּוּעַ, רִבּוּעִי, ...
  10. Russian:квадрат, квадратный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:квадрат, квадратний, ...
  12. Hindi:चतुर्भुज, समकोणीय, ...

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