Quadratic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kwɒdˈɹætɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Quadratic is an adjective meaning Square-shaped.
Meaning
Square-shaped.
More Meanings
- (mathematics) A quadratic polynomial, function or equation.
- (mathematics) Of a polynomial, equation or function, second-degree: involving the second power (square) of a variable but no higher powers, as ax²+bx+c.
Example Sentences
If the binomial roots of a series of quadratics be squaredly squared, and those results be constant portions of the cube of the resolvend, and the dioristic limit; […]
A linear or even a quadratic relation between the overall gain in efficiency η and the modularity Q would have been easily explained through S1 Fig, which shows a quadratic (inverse) relation between interedges fraction and modularity.
Word Forms
- quadratick
- quadratics
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include square, second-degree, squared, quadric, parabolic, parabola.
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