tetrad

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

Etymology

From Ancient Greek τετράς (tetrás), analysable as tetra- + -ad.

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Synonyms

four, 4, IV, quatern, quaternion, quaternary, quaternity, quartet, quadruplet, foursome, Little Joe

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