Sesquiquadrate

//ˌsɛskwɪˈkwɒdɹət// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A sesquiquadrate aspect or position; an angle of 135°: (a square [90°] + a semisquare [45°]; abbrv. Ses).
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or noting the aspect or position of any two celestial bodies separated by 135°. not-comparable

Etymology

From sesqui- (“one and a half”) + quadrate (“right-angled”).

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