Quadrant
/ˈkwɒd.rənt/noun
A quarter of a circle or a device used for measuring angles.
Did you know?In astrology, quadrants are used to divide the celestial sphere, influencing our destiny through the positions of the stars.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kwetwer
“Fourfold, a concept of division into four parts.”
Latin
Latin
quadrans
“A fourth part, often referring to a coin worth one-fourth of a denarius.”
Old French
Old French
quartrant
“A quarter, especially in reference to measuring angles.”
Middle English
Middle English
quadrant
“An instrument for measuring angles, derived from the Latin root.”
Modern English
English
quadrant
“A term for a quarter section, particularly in geometry and navigation.”