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quaternity


Meanings
  • Noun

    A group of four.

    - "A quaternity of musicians played beautiful symphonies."
    - "The quaternity of elements includes earth, air, fire, and water."

Variants
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quaternities , quaternity
Etymology
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From the Latin quaternus, meaning 'four'.


Trivia
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  1. A quaternity of aces is called a 'quintessential' hand in poker.

  2. Quaternions were first studied by Irish mathematician William Rowan Hamilton in the 19th century.


Related Concepts
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  1. Quad: A common abbreviation for quaternity.

  2. Tetrad: Another term for a quaternity.


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In mathematics, a quaternion is a number system that extends complex numbers. In literature, quaternities are often used to refer to groups of four, such as the four seasons or the four winds.

How to Memorize "quaternity"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a group of four objects or concepts.
    - Imagine a square with four sides and four corners.

  2. associate

    - Associate the number 4 with the concept of a quaternity.
    - Think of a quartet of musicians or a quorum of legislators.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'quarter' plus 'nity' to remember that a quaternity is a group of four.
    - Remember that 'quaternity' starts with the same letters as 'four'.


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