Squircle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Squircle is a noun meaning (algebraic geometry) A closed quartic curve having properties intermediate between those of a square and a circle.
Meaning
(algebraic geometry) A closed quartic curve having properties intermediate between those of a square and a circle.
More Meanings
- An object whose shape combines a circle and a square.
Example Sentences
At the NCI, the applicator shapes most often used are circular or "squircular." The squircle applicator has one square and one round end, and it is beveled so that the circular end is longer.
Word Forms
- squircles
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cubic, quadric, quartic, quasicircle, quasidisk, curve.
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