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• Veraltetes Adjektiv, das fest, unerschütterlich oder geradlinig bedeutet; wird auch verwendet, um etwas zu beschreiben, das quadratisch gebaut oder angeordnet ist.

An old-fashioned adjective meaning firm, unyielding, or straightforward; also used to describe something that is squarely built or arranged.

1. Firm and unwaveringC1formal

   Characterized by firm, determined, and unwavering conviction or behavior.

   Fest und unerschütterlich

   • He remained foursquare in his support for the new policy despite criticism.
   • Her foursquare stance on human rights earned her widespread respect.
   • The organization's foursquare commitment to transparency was evident in every decision.

   Synonymedeterminedfirmresolutesteadfastunwaveringunyielding

   Antonymefalteringindecisiveirresoluteshakyunstableunsteadyunsurevacillatingwavering

2. Square-shapedB2formal

   Having four equal sides and right angles; shaped like a square.

   quadratisch

   • The ancient fortress was built on a foursquare plan with symmetric towers.
   • A foursquare table stood in the center of the hall.
   • The manuscript described a foursquare courtyard lined with columns.

   Synonymequadrangularquadraticsquare

• Adverb, das „entschlossen, fest und unerschütterlich“ oder „geradeheraus, ohne Zögern“ bedeutet. Es kann sich auch auf etwas beziehen, das direkt liegt oder unmittelbar auf etwas gerichtet ist; das Wort stammt aus der Seefahrt, wird heute aber meist übertragen verwendet.

An adverb meaning 'in a firm, determined, and resolute manner' or 'directly and without hesitation.' It can also refer to something being positioned squarely or facing something directly. The word has nautical origins but is now used figuratively.

1. In a square positionC1formal

   In a manner that forms a square or has four equal sides; firmly positioned.

   Viereckig

   • The soldiers stood foursquare in formation.
   • The table was set foursquare in the center of the room.
   • He planted the flag foursquare on the hilltop.

   Synonymesquarely

2. Firmly and without compromiseC1formal

   With unwavering determination and conviction; resolutely.

   Fest und ohne Kompromisse

   • She stood foursquare behind her principles.
   • The organization remains foursquare in its opposition to any changes.
   • He defended his decisions foursquare, never yielding to pressure.

   Synonymeadamantlydeterminedlyfirmlyresolutelystaunchlysteadfastlyuncompromisinglyunwaveringly

   Antonymehesitantlyirresolutelyweakly

• Ein flaches Viereck mit vier gleichen Seiten und vier rechten Winkeln; insbesondere ein regelmäßiges Viereck.

A noun referring to a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles, specifically a four-sided regular polygon.

1. SquareB1formal

   A plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon.

   Quadrat

   • The children drew a foursquare on the pavement with chalk.
   • In geometry class, we learned that a foursquare has all sides equal.
   • The garden was laid out as a perfect foursquare.

   Synonymequadratesquare