quaternity (Meaning)
quaternity (n)
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
quaternity (n.)
The number four.
The union of four in one, as of four persons; -- analogous to the theological term trinity.
Synonyms & Antonyms of quaternity
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quaternity Sentence Examples
- The quaternity of elements (earth, air, fire, and water) has been a fundamental concept in philosophy and science throughout history.
- The Pythagorean school believed that the quaternity was an important numerical principle underlying all things.
- In Chinese medicine, the quaternity refers to the four humors or bodily fluids: blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile.
- The medieval theologian John of Salisbury compared the quaternity of Christian virtues to the four cardinal directions.
- In the Tarot deck, the quaternity is represented by the four suits: Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles.
- The four Gospels in the Christian New Testament are often referred to as a quaternity.
- The quaternity of seasons (spring, summer, autumn, and winter) symbolizes the cycle of life and renewal.
- In astrology, the quaternity refers to the four astrological elements: fire, earth, air, and water.
- The four quarters of the moon (new, waxing, full, and waning) form a quaternity that represents the cyclical nature of time.
- The quaternity of the human body (head, torso, arms, and legs) is a fundamental aspect of human anatomy and physiology.
FAQs About the word quaternity
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and oneThe number four., The union of four in one, as of four persons; -- analogous to the theological term trinity
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The quaternity of elements (earth, air, fire, and water) has been a fundamental concept in philosophy and science throughout history.
The Pythagorean school believed that the quaternity was an important numerical principle underlying all things.
In Chinese medicine, the quaternity refers to the four humors or bodily fluids: blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile.
The medieval theologian John of Salisbury compared the quaternity of Christian virtues to the four cardinal directions.
