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sesquiquadrate

/ˌsɛskwɪˈkwɒdɹət/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
sesqui-quadrate
IPA
/ˌsɛskwɪˈkwɒdɹət/
33
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of or noting the aspect or position of any two celestial bodies separated by 135°.

noun

A sesquiquadrate aspect or position; an angle of 135°: (a square [90°] + a semisquare [45°]; abbrv. Ses).

Etymology

From sesqui- (“one and a half”) + quadrate (“right-angled”).

Inflected Forms

sesquiquadrates (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

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Questions

How do you pronounce sesquiquadrate?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌsɛskwɪˈkwɒdɹət/.
What does sesquiquadrate mean?
Of or noting the aspect or position of any two celestial bodies separated by 135°.
Where does sesquiquadrate come from?
From sesqui- (“one and a half”) + quadrate (“right-angled”).

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