QUARTERFINAL Meaning and
Definition
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A quarterfinal is a noun that refers to a round of a sports competition, usually referring to a tournament or championship, in which the original number of participants or teams is reduced to eight. The word "quarter" in "quarterfinal" denotes that this round of the competition occurs after the initial elimination rounds and before the semifinals, dividing the remaining competitors or teams into four equal parts or groups.
In a quarterfinal, the eight remaining participants compete against one another to advance to the next round. The specific matchups are determined by the tournament's structure or by the performance of the participants in the preceding rounds. For example, if there are eight teams left in a soccer tournament, they will play against one another in the quarterfinals, resulting in four winners who will then advance to the semifinals.
The term "quarterfinal" is commonly used in various sports such as soccer, tennis, basketball, and many others, indicating an essential stage of the competition just prior to the semifinals. The quarterfinals are often highly anticipated, as they represent a crucial step for teams or individuals seeking to progress further and ultimately win the tournament.
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Etymology of QUARTERFINAL
The word "quarterfinal" originated from the combination of the words "quarter" and "final".
The term "quarter" comes from the Old French word "quartier", which means "one-fourth" or "a fourth part". It can be traced back to the Latin word "quartarius", derived from "quartus" meaning "fourth".
The word "final" comes from the Latin word "finalis", which translates to "last" or "end". It is related to the Latin word "finis", meaning "end" or "boundary".
When combined, "quarterfinal" refers to the stage of a competition where there are four remaining contestants or teams competing for a place in the semifinals.
Similar spelling words for QUARTERFINAL
- quarter-circle,
- quarterly,
- quarter round,
- quarter mile,
- quartering,
- quarterman,
- quarter note,
- quarter-vine,
- quarter-tone,
- quarterlight,
- quarterdeck,
- quarter tone,
- quarter day,
- quartermaster,
- quartervine,
- quarter rest,
- quarterstaff,
- quarter plate,
- quarter-hour,
- quartertone,
- quarterback.
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