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quadrivial


Meanings
  • adjective

    A term used to describe something that is very complex or intricate, often beyond common understanding.


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quadrivial
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'quadrivium', meaning 'crossroads' or 'intersection'. In medieval education, it referred to the liberal arts studied after the 'trivium' (grammar, logic, and rhetoric).


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  1. The term 'quadrivial' comes from the Latin word 'quadrivium', which literally means 'crossroads' or 'intersection'.

  2. In medieval education, the 'quadrivial' arts were considered the higher level of learning, following the 'trivium' or basic arts of grammar, logic, and rhetoric.


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  1. trivium: The first three of the seven liberal arts in medieval education, consisting of grammar, logic, and rhetoric.

  2. liberal arts: A group of academic disciplines considered essential for a well-rounded education in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.


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Quadrivial has been used in various contexts to describe complex or intricate concepts, particularly in mathematics, science, and philosophy. It has been used in literature and art to convey a sense of depth and complexity.

How to Memorize "quadrivial"

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  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'quadrivial' with complex mathematical equations or scientific concepts to help remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'C.O.M.P.L.E.X.' to remember the meaning of 'quadrivial': Complex, Overwhelming, Many-layered, Profound, Intricate, Extensive.


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