quadru-

American  

1. variant of quadri-.

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Usage

What does quadru- mean? Quadru- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “four.” It is used in some technical and everyday terms. Quadru- comes from the Latin quattuor, meaning “four.” The Greek equivalent is tetra-, which also appears as tetr-, as in tetrahedron. Want to know more? Check out our Words That Use entries for tetr- and tetra-. What are variants of quadru-?Quadru- is a variant of quadri-, as in quadripole, used before some labial consonants (such as -p- or -f-). When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, quadru- becomes quadr-, as in quadric. Occasionally, the variant quadra- is used, as in quadraphony. Want to learn more? Check out our Words That Use entries for quadr-, quadra-, and quadri-.

Etymology

Origin of quadru-

< Latin: variant of quadri- before labial consonants, as in quadrupēs quadruped, quadruplex quadruplex

Example Sentences

Mrs Stiff’s forefinger was pointed at first one and then another quadru- or bi-ped intruder.

From A Little World by Fenn, George Manville