octant
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/ˈɑːk.tənt/
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/ˈɒk.tənt/
eighth part
Etymology
Etymology Information
'octant' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'octans,' where 'octo' meant 'eight.'
Historical Evolution
'octans' transformed into the English word 'octant' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'eighth part,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a section of a circle or sphere.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a section of a circle or sphere that is one-eighth of its total area or volume.
The octant of the circle was shaded in the diagram.
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Last updated: 2025/02/16 14:24