Etymology of the English word quadrate
the English word
quadratederived from the Latin word
quadratum (square; S:quadrature)
derived from the Latin word
quadrum (square; square section; regular shape or form)
derived from the Latin word
quadrus (square)
derived from the Latin word
quattuor (four)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*kʷetwer-derived from the Latin word
quadratus (squared; squared, squareset)
derived from the Latin word
quadrare (square up, make square, suitable)
Date
The earliest known usage of quadrate in English dates from the 14th century.
Derivations in English
biquadrate,
quadratic,
quadrat,
quadrated,
quadratingUsage
Word found in Modern English
