How Do You Spell QUADRISECANT?

Pronunciation: [kwˈɒdɹa͡ɪskənt] (IPA)

Quadrisecant is a rarely used word in mathematics that refers to an angle that is divided into four equal parts. Its spelling is derived from the Latin word "quadri-" meaning "four" and "secant," which are two intersecting lines that form an angle. The correct pronunciation of quadrisecant is /kwɒdrɪsɪkənt/. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word indicates that the first syllable is pronounced with a short "o" sound, followed by a stressed "i" sound in the second syllable, and ending with a schwa sound in the last syllable.

Etymology of QUADRISECANT

The word quadrisecant does not have an established etymology as it is a rare and highly specialized term. It is a combination of the Latin prefix quadri- meaning four and the verb secant which comes from the Latin word secare, meaning to cut.