ˈkwɔdrənt n. 1 a
quarter of a circle's
circumference. 2 a plane
figure enclosed by
two radii of a
circle at
right angles
and the arc cut off by
them. 3 a quarter of a
sphere etc. 4 a a
thing,
esp. a graduated strip of
metal, shaped like a quarter-circle. b an
instrument graduated (esp.
through an arc of 90Û)
for taking angular measurements. øøquadrantal adj. [ME f. L quadrans -antis quarter f. quattuor four]