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sesquiquadrate

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌsɛskwɪˈkwɒdɹət/
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adj

Meaning 1

Of or noting the aspect or position of any two celestial bodies separated by 135°.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: astrology, human-sciences, mysticism, philosophy, sciences

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Meaning relationships

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noun

Meaning 2

A sesquiquadrate aspect or position; an angle of 135°: (a square [90°] + a semisquare [45°]; abbrv. Ses).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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History

Etymology

From sesqui- (“one and a half”) + quadrate (“right-angled”).

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: puolitoistaneliö — astrology: 135° angle between celestial objects