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quadrātum
3 English words descend from Latin
quadrātum
, most common first.
quadrant
One of the four sections made by dividing an area with two perpendicular lines.
quadrate
Having four equal sides, the opposite sides parallel, and four right angles; square.
quadrat
An area of land, marked for studying its plants, animals, soil, natural processes, etc.