QUADRU- Definition & Meaning

quadru-

variant of quadri-.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of quadru-¹

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

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Quadrumane, kwod′rōō-mān, n. one of the Quadru′mana, an order of mammalia having four hands, or four feet, with an opposable thumb—also Quad′ruman.—adj.

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Quadru′plicate, fourfold.—n. one of four corresponding things.—v.t. to make fourfold.—ns.

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

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The Olympic Theatre has obtained an extension of its licence from the Lord Chamberlain, and will shortly open with a company selected from Ducrow’s late establishment; but whether the peds are bi or quadru, rumour sayeth not.

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If you sneak you'll get it quadru—er—quadrupedal—and also be known as Sneaky as well as Funky.

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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 51�Թ�s 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 51�Թ�s That Use entries for quadr-, quadra-, and quadri-.

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