three-quarter

adjective

three-quar·​ter ˈthrē-ˈk(w)ȯ(r)-tər How to pronounce three-quarter (audio)
: extending to three-quarters of the normal full length
a three-quarter sleeve

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Initially, the General Assembly granted exemptions through a three-quarter vote of both houses, but now, a simple majority can revoke them. Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Jan. 2025 Jokic, a three-time MVP, made a three-quarter court shot at the third-quarter buzzer to put the Nuggets up by 25 points. Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 24 Jan. 2025 Honda has only released a rear three-quarter shot of the RSX wrapped in a vinyl camouflage that will be used on road test vehicles until the RSX is fully revealed in the coming months. Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025 Viewed from the rear three-quarter angle, the Vanquish recalls an arrow, drawn from its quiver and aimed at the target. Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for three-quarter 

Word History

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of three-quarter was in 1606

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“Three-quarter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three-quarter. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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