quadri-

combining form

variants or quadr- or quadru-
1
a
: four
quadrilateral
quadrumanous
b
: square
quadric
2
: fourth
quadricentennial

Word History

Etymology

Latin; akin to Latin quattuor four

Dictionary Entries Near quadri-

Cite this Entry

“Quadri-.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quadri-. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

quadri-

combining form
variants or quadr- or quadru-
: four
Etymology

derived from Latin quattuor "four"

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