Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quadr
Prefix
/kwɒdər/
Definition
A prefix used in various terms to indicate four.
Examples
- Quadrant: A section of a circle or graph divided into four equal parts.
- Quadriceps: A large muscle group at the front of the thigh, consisting of four muscles.
- Quadruped: An animal that walks on four legs.
Meaning
The term ‘quadr’ derives from Latin, meaning ‘four’. It is often used in various contexts to denote a group of four or to indicate something that consists of four parts.
Synonyms
- Fourfold
- Tetrad
- Quadruplicate
