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quadratus

quadratus

8.9
Square in shape, often used in science
  • adjective
  • /kwɑːˈdreɪtəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : cuadrado
  • In anatomy, several muscles are described as quadratus due to their square-like shape.

Examples

  • The quadratus shape is ideal for certain architectural designs.

  • Why is the quadratus outline preferred in this design?

  • The muscle known as pronator quadratus helps rotate the forearm.

  • The architect admired the quadratus stones used in the ancient building's foundation.

  • In biology, the term quadratus is often used to describe square-shaped muscles like the pronator quadratus in the forearm.

  • The design of the building featured quadratus windows, providing a modern touch with their square outlines.

  • Many geometric figures are classified as quadratus because they have four equal sides and right angles.

Synonyms

square-shaped
vsquadratus
1 1.2

Having four equal sides and four corners

is a scientific adjective used for that geometric outline rather than common speech
squared
vsquadratus
2.3

A shape with four equal sides and four right angles

is a technical label for the object's shape rather than the act of making it
square
vsquadratus
3.2

In a neat, even way with straight edges

is focused on scientific description of the shape rather than manner or tone

How Square

quadratus
  • Specialized
8.9
squarish
1 3.5
rectangular
28 3.2
oval
38 1.0
round
273 1.0

Surface Forms

quadratus positive

Etymology

Quadratus comes from the Latin root quadr- meaning 'four', the same root you see in quadruple, and it makes you think of a square with four sides. So quadratus simply means 'square' in shape.