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Definitions for Octant
[1] the eighth part of a circle.
[2] Mathematics . any of the eight parts into which three mutually perpendicular planes divide space.
[3] an instrument having an arc of 24°, used by navigators for measuring angles up to 90°.
[4] the position of one heavenly body when 45° distant from another.
[5] (initial capital letter ) Astronomy . the constellation Octans.
[6] maths any of the eight parts into which the three planes containing the Cartesian coordinate axes divide space an eighth part of a circle
[7] astronomy the position of a celestial body when it is at an angular distance of 45° from another body
[8] an instrument used for measuring angles, similar to a sextant but having a graduated arc of 45°
Words nearby Octant
octanedioic acid, octangle, octangular, octanoic acid, octans, octant, octarchy, octaroon, octastyle, octateuch, octavalent
Origin of Octant
1680–90; < Latin octant- (stem of octāns ); see Octans
Other words from Octant
oc·tan·tal [ok-tan -tl] /ɒkˈtæn tl/ , adjective
Word origin for Octant
C17: from Latin octans half quadrant, from octo eight