quadrisect

[kwod-ruh-sekt]

verb (used with object)

1. to divide (something) into four equal parts.

quadrisect

/ ˈkwɒdrɪˌsɛkt /

verb

1. to divide into four parts, esp into four equal parts

Other Word Forms

• quadrisection noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of quadrisect¹

1800–10; quadri- + -sect ( def. )

Example Sentences

Quadrisect this height and draw through these points horizontal lines.

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