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noun
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Statistics. (in a frequency distribution) one of the values of a variable that divides the distribution of the variable into four groups having equal frequencies. Compare first quartile, median, third quartile.
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Astrology. a quartile aspect.
adjective
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Astrology. of or pertaining to the aspect of two heavenly bodies when their longitudes differ by 90°.
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Quartile
is always a great word to know.
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| an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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quartile
1450, from M.Fr. quartil, from M.L. quartilus "of a quartile," from L. quartus "fourth."
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