quaternate

quat·er·nate

Q q

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kwot-er-neyt, kwuh-tur-nit]
- /ˈkwɒt ərˌneɪt, kwəˈtɜr nɪt/
- /kwˈatənˌeɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kwot-er-neyt, kwuh-tur-nit]
- /ˈkwɒt ərˌneɪt, kwəˈtɜr nɪt/

Definitions of quaternate word

adjective quaternate arranged in or consisting of four parts, as the leaves of certain plants. 1
noun quaternate Composed of, or arranged in, sets of four. 1
adjective quaternate comprising four parts 0

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Origin of quaternate

First appearance:

before 1745

One of the 47% newest English words

1745-55; < Latin quatern(ī) four at a time + -ate1

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Parts of speech for Quaternate

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Quaternate

quaternate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

quaternate usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for quaternate

adjective quaternate

quadruple — fourfold; consisting of four parts: a quadruple alliance.
quadruplicate — one of four copies or identical items, especially copies of typewritten material.
quaternary — consisting of four.
tetrad — a group of four.
quadrigeminal — Having four parts, or two pairs.

All 7 Synonyms of quaternate