Quaternion (disambiguation)

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In mathematics:

The quaternion number system, a generalization of complex numbers.
The quaternion group, a non-abelian group of order 8.

Quaternion may also refer to:

In bookbinding, a set of four sheets of folded paper
Quaternion (poetry), a style of poetry with four parts
In the Armorial of the Holy Roman Empire, the Quaternion Eagle
A group of four soldiers in the Roman Army

See also

All pages beginning with "quaternion"

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