noun
- plural of quadrant; four equal parts of a circle or sphere divided by perpendicular lines
- plural of quadrant; instruments used for measuring angles, especially in navigation or astronomy
Usage: nautical; astronomy
Examples
- The map was divided into four quadrantes for easier navigation.
- Ancient sailors used quadrantes to determine their position at sea.
- The coordinate plane has four quadrantes numbered counterclockwise.
- Multiple quadrantes were needed for the surveying expedition.
- The astronomer calibrated his quadrantes before making observations.