Definition of quadrant

A quadrant is one of the four regions or sections of the coordinate system.

The quadrants are separated by the x-axis and the y-axis and these axes are perpendicular to each other.

Quadrants


Notice that the quadrants are numbered in order from I to IV. You cannot order these quadrants any other way!

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