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quad·rate
[adj., n. kwod-rit, -reyt; v. kwod-reyt] adjective, noun, verb, quad·rat·ed, quad·rat·ing. 
rɪt, -reɪt; adjective
1.
square or rectangular.
2.
Zoology. of or pertaining to the quadrate.
3.
Heraldry. (of a cross) having an enlarged square at the junction of the limbs: a cross quadrate.
noun
4.
a square.
5.
something square or rectangular.
6.
Zoology. one of a pair of bones in the skulls of many lower vertebrates, to which the lower jaw is articulated.
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Quad rate
is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
| an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle. |
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
verb (used with object)
7.
to cause to conform or harmonize; adapt.
verb (used without object)
8.
to agree; conform.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English quadrat (noun and adj.) < Latin quadrātus (past participle of quadrāre to make square)
1350–1400; Middle English quadrat (noun and adj.) < Latin quadrātus (past participle of quadrāre to make square)
Related forms
sub·quad·rate, adjective
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| quadrate | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a cube, square, or a square or cubelike object |
| 2. | one of a pair of bones of the upper jaw of fishes, amphibians, reptiles, and birds that articulates with the lower jaw. In mammals it forms the incus |
| —adj | |
| 3. | of or relating to this bone |
| 4. | square or rectangular |
| —vb | |
| 5. | (tr) to make square or rectangular |
| 6. | ( |
| [C14: from Latin quadrāre to make square] | |
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Medical Dictionary
quadrate quad·rate (kwŏd'rāt', -rĭt)
adj.
Having four sides and four angles; square or rectangular.
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