1. plural of quadrant; four equal sections created by dividing something into quarters
Usage: mathematics; geometry
2. the four sections of a coordinate plane divided by the x-axis and y-axis
Usage: mathematics; coordinate geometry
3. four regions or areas, especially of the body or a geographical area
Usage: medical; anatomical

Examples

• The coordinate plane is divided into four quadrants.
• The doctor examined all four abdominal quadrants.
• The city was organized into distinct quadrants for emergency services.
• Students plotted points in different quadrants of the graph.
• The map showed the quadrants of the archaeological site.
• Each quadrant of the circle contained different data.