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Definition of Octant
1. Noun. A measuring instrument for measuring angles to a celestial body; similar to a sextant but with 45 degree calibration.
Definition of Octant
1. n. The eighth part of a circle; an arc of 45 degrees.
Definition of Octant
1. Noun. The eighth part of a circle; an arc of 45 degrees. ¹
2. Noun. (geometry) : The eighth part of a disc; a sector of 45 degrees; half a quadrant. ¹
3. Noun. (nautical) : An instrument for measuring angles, particularly of elevation. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Octant
1. an eighth of a circle [n -S] : OCTANTAL [adj]
Medical Definition of Octant
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