Where does “quadrilateral” come from?
Quadrilateral derives from English quadri- combined with Latin latus, from Latin quattuor meaning four, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European kapōlo.
quadrilateral (English): A polygon with four sides; An area defended by...
Definitions
- A polygon with four sides; An area defended by...
Ancestry of “quadrilateral”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Latin | quadrilaterus | — |