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Definition of quadratrix

quadratrix

/kwəˈdreɪtrɪks/
quad · ra · trix
Plural:quadratrices
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• noun

1

A mathematical curve whose ordinates can be used to determine the area of a circle or another curve, historically utilized by ancient Greek mathematicians for tasks such as squaring the circle or trisecting an angle.

Example

"In advanced geometry courses, students often study the Quadratrix of Hippias as one of the earliest examples of a kinematic curve."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Modern Latin 'quadratrix' (feminine of 'quadrator' meaning 'squarer'), ultimately from Latin 'quadrare' meaning 'to make square', reflecting its historical use in the classical problem of squaring the circle.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Quadratrix. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 22, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/quadratrix
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