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词汇 quadriliteral
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Definition of quadriliteral in English:

quadriliteral

adjective ˌkwɒdrɪˈlɪt(ə)r(ə)lˌkwɒdrɪˈlɪt(ə)rəl
Semitic Grammar
  • Of a word: consisting of four letters. Of a Semitic root: having four consonants.

noun ˌkwɒdrɪˈlɪt(ə)r(ə)lˌkwɒdrɪˈlɪt(ə)rəl
Semitic Grammar
  • A word of four letters; a Semitic root containing four consonants (instead of the usual three).

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Browne (1605–1682), physician and author. From quadri- + literal. Compare post-classical Latin quadriliterus (of a word) consisting of four letters.

Definition of quadriliteral in US English:

quadriliteral

adjective
Semitic Grammar
  • Of a word: consisting of four letters. Of a Semitic root: having four consonants.

noun
Semitic Grammar
  • A word of four letters; a Semitic root containing four consonants (instead of the usual three).

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Browne (1605–1682), physician and author. From quadri- + literal. Compare post-classical Latin quadriliterus (of a word) consisting of four letters.

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