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Meaning and definition for "octant" word

[noun] a measuring instrument for measuring angles to a celestial body; similar to a sextant but with 45 degree calibration
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\Oc"tant\, n. [L. octans, -antis. fr. octo eight. See {Octave}.] 1. (Geom.) The eighth part of a circle; an arc of 45 degrees. 2. (Astron. & Astrol.) The position or aspect of a heavenly body, as the moon or a planet, when half way between conjunction, or opposition, and quadrature, or distant from another body 45 degrees. 3. An instrument for measuring angles (generally called a quadrant), having an arc which measures up to 9O[deg], but being itself the eighth part of a circle. Cf. {Sextant}. 4. (Math. & Crystallog.) One of the eight parts into which a space is divided by three co["o]rdinate planes.

See also: limb | measuring device | measuring instrument | measuring system |

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Let's analyse "octant" as pure text. This string has Six letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: TNATCO. Average typing speed for these characters is 1545 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: octant: 6 + 1 = 7, reduced: 7 . and the final result is Seven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: octant: 6 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 5 + 2 = 19, reduced: 1, and the final result is One.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
A (1) 1 Magician Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
C (1) 3 Empress Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
N (1) 14 Temperance Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1) 15 Devil Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
T (2) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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