quadrate

adjective

ˈkwä-ˌdrāt How to pronounce quadrate (audio)
Definition of quadratenext
as in square
having four equal sides and four right angles the four museum buildings surround a quadrate courtyard that is formally landscaped

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  1. square
  2. rectangular
  3. cubic
Adjective
  • The West Austin Business Park, at the intersection of Texas 71 and Serene Hills Drive, is planned to include three buildings, almost 270,000 square feet of warehouse space and more than 80 docks for 18-wheelers, according to a city news release.
    Vivien Ayers, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Elsewhere, the primary bedroom spans a whopping 1,400 square feet and sports walk-in closets, dual baths, and a balcony with an outdoor rain shower.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of square
Adjective
  • Only its size and the rectangular rear section housing the ports set it apart.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Lightly press the plastic wrap down to shape the mixture into a rectangular brick shape.
    Peter Burke, Fox News, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of rectangular
Adjective
  • The Premium Mixed Firewood Bundle (.75 cubic feet) from H-E-B is listed at $8.30, good for maybe one healthy outdoor fire.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Nov. 2024
  • That means a typical residential customer using 100 cubic feet of natural gas per month will see an increase of $1.98 on their bill at the end of the month.
    Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of cubic
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“Quadrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quadrate. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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