Quad Root Words
This deck covers the meanings and applications of 10 words that have 'quad' as a root, including terms related to geometry, time, anatomy, and language.
quadrangle
Key Terms
quadrangle
A four-sided enclosure, usually surrounded by buildings.
quadrant
One out of four equal parts of a circle or one section of a four-section coordinate grid.
quadrennial
Happening every four years.
quadriceps
A muscle group consisting of four muscles that is located along the front of the thigh.
quadrilateral
A plane figure in geometry that has four sides (including square, rectangle, rhombus, parallelogram, and trapezoid).
quadrilingual
The ability to speak four languages.
Related Flashcard Decks
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
quadrangle | A four-sided enclosure, usually surrounded by buildings. |
quadrant | One out of four equal parts of a circle or one section of a four-section coordinate grid. |
quadrennial | Happening every four years. |
quadriceps | A muscle group consisting of four muscles that is located along the front of the thigh. |
quadrilateral | A plane figure in geometry that has four sides (including square, rectangle, rhombus, parallelogram, and trapezoid). |
quadrilingual | The ability to speak four languages. |
quadrisect | To cut or divide into four equal parts. |
quadruped | An animal with four feet. |
quadruple | To create four times as much or as many of something. |
quadruplet | A collection or group of four; one of four babies born from the same mother at the same time. |