quadrant
noun/ˈkwɑdrənt/
Frequency rank: #9,759 most common English word
Meaning
one of four equal parts into which something is divided, especially by two lines crossing at right angles.
Example sentence
The hospital is located in the northwest quadrant of the city.
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