QUATERNION
\kwˈatənˌi͡ən], \kwˈatənˌiən], \k_w_ˈa_t_ə_n_ˌiə_n]\
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A word of four syllables; a quadrisyllable.
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The quotient of two vectors, or of two directed right lines in space, considered as depending on four geometrical elements, and as expressible by an algebraic symbol of quadrinomial form.
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To divide into quaternions, files, or companies.
By Oddity Software
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A word of four syllables; a quadrisyllable.
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The quotient of two vectors, or of two directed right lines in space, considered as depending on four geometrical elements, and as expressible by an algebraic symbol of quadrinomial form.
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To divide into quaternions, files, or companies.
By Noah Webster.
By Daniel Lyons
By James Champlin Fernald
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n. [Latin] The number four ;-a set of four parts, objects, or individuals; a file of four soldiers ; the quotient of two vectors, or of two directed right lines in space, considered as depending on four geometrical elements, and as expressible by an algebraic symbol of quadrinomial form.
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