quadrate

adjective

ˈkwä-ˌdrāt How to pronounce quadrate (audio)
Definition of quadratenext
as in square
having four equal sides and four right angles the four museum buildings surround a quadrate courtyard that is formally landscaped

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quadrate
  1. square
  2. rectangular
  3. cubic
Adjective
  • Though a few stores have been open for months, two of the three floors are now fully operational with 20-plus shops and more than 50,000 square feet of retail.
    Talia Lavin, Curbed, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The Spa | Esencia’s spa spans nearly 3,000 square feet, and is housed under a massive thatched roof with rounded stucco walls surrounded by a tropical flower and herb garden.
    Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of square
Adjective
  • The remote is a simple rectangular wand with a large circular navigation pad near the top.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Other campers may prefer a rectangular sleeping bag design for more room to move around.
    Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of rectangular
Adjective
  • Smart storage solutions The 2024 Sorento isn't the biggest SUV in the segment but its design team came up with smart solutions to add to the 12.6 cubic feet of space behind the snug third row.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The most important way to decipher the strength of a leaf blower is to check the maximum speed (measured in miles per hour) and the cubic feet per minute.
    Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of cubic
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“Quadrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quadrate. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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