quadrivium

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The higher division of the seven liberal arts in the Middle Ages, composed of geometry, astronomy, arithmetic, and music.

Pronunciation

/kwɒˈdɹɪvɪ.əm/ kwŏ-drĭv􂀽'ē-əm /kwɑˈdɹɪvi.əm/ kwä-drĭv􂀽'ē-əm

Word forms

quadrivium quadriviums quadrivia

Etymology

From Medieval Latin quadrivium (“the four mathematical studies”), from Latin quattuor (“four”) + via (“road”).

Synonyms

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