sesquiquadrate

English
WOTD – 3 February 2011

Etymology

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

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌsɛskwɪˈkwɒdɹət/
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Adjective

sesquiquadrate (not comparable)

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

Noun

sesquiquadrate (plural sesquiquadrates)

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

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See also
  • ⚼ (Unicode symbol)
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