How Do You Spell SUBQUADRATE?
Pronunciation: [sˈʌbkwədɹˌe͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Correct spelling for the English word "Subquadrate" is [sˈʌbkwədɹˌe͡ɪt], [sˈʌbkwədɹˌeɪt], [s_ˈʌ_b_k_w_ə_d_ɹ_ˌeɪ_t] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Pronunciation: [sˈʌbkwədɹˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)
Correct spelling for the English word "Subquadrate" is [sˈʌbkwədɹˌe͡ɪt], [sˈʌbkwədɹˌeɪt], [s_ˈʌ_b_k_w_ə_d_ɹ_ˌeɪ_t] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Subquadrate is an adjective that refers to a geometric shape or object with a slightly rectangular or quadrilateral form. The term is derived from the combination of the prefix "sub-" meaning "below" or "less than" and the word "quadrate" which generally signifies a four-sided figure. Subquadrate describes a shape that resembles a square but deviates slightly in terms of its proportions. It is typically used in the field of mathematics or geometry to categorize figures that are close to, but not perfectly, square or rectangular.
The term subquadrate can also be used to describe other objects or concepts that possess qualities or characteristics similar to those of a slightly rectangular shape. For instance, it may be used in art or design to describe a composition that is primarily square but contains minor deviations that give it a slightly rectangular appearance. Similarly, the term may be employed to describe structures in nature, such as leaves or petals, that exhibit a square-like shape but have slightly elongated sides. In essence, subquadrate signifies a shape or object that is close to being a square or rectangle, but with a minor variation in its proportions.
Nearly square.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "subquadrate" is formed by combining two root words: "sub-" and "quadrate".
The prefix "sub-" comes from Latin and means "under", "below", or "less than". It is often used to indicate something that is smaller, subordinate, or of lesser importance.
The word "quadrate" comes from the Latin word "quadratus", which means "square". It is derived from the Latin verb "quadrare", which means "to make square". In English, "quadrate" can function as a noun or a verb, describing or relating to something that has four equal sides or angles, or to square shapes and arrangements.
When the prefix "sub-" is added to "quadrate", it forms a compound word that suggests something that is slightly less than perfectly square, or that is related to or resembles a square shape.
