quadrant

[ˈkwɒdrənt]

quadrant Definition

• 1. each of four quarters of a circle
• 2. an instrument used for taking angular measurements of altitude in astronomy and navigation

Using quadrant: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "quadrant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The city is divided into four quadrants.

• Example

  The ship's navigator used a quadrant to determine their position.

• Example

  The quadrant of the circle is marked by the angle of 90 degrees.

quadrant Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for quadrant

• section
• segment
• part
• division

Phrases with quadrant

• northeast quadrant

  the quarter of a circle that lies between north and east

  Example

  The storm is expected to hit the northeast quadrant of the city.

• southeast quadrant

  the quarter of a circle that lies between south and east

  Example

  The park is located in the southeast quadrant of the city.

• quadrant of the sky

  a section of the sky that is divided into four parts, usually by drawing an imaginary cross through the center

  Example

  The constellation can be found in the northwest quadrant of the sky.

Origins of quadrant

from Latin 'quadrans', meaning 'a fourth part'

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Summary: quadrant in Brief

A 'quadrant' [ˈkwɒdrənt] refers to each of the four quarters of a circle or an instrument used for taking angular measurements of altitude in astronomy and navigation. It is often used to describe sections or segments, as in 'The city is divided into four quadrants,' or to denote a specific area, such as 'The storm is expected to hit the northeast quadrant of the city.'