Definitions for quadratickwɒˈdræt ɪk
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
quad•rat•ickwɒˈdræt ɪk(adj.)
Algebra. involving the square and no higher power of the unknown quantity; of the second degree.
Category: Math
(n.)a quadratic polynomial or equation.
Category: Math
Origin of quadratic:
1650–60
quad•rat′i•cal•ly(adv.)
Princeton's WordNet
quadratic equation, quadratic(noun)
an equation in which the highest power of an unknown quantity is a square
quadratic, quadratic polynomial(adj)
a polynomial of the second degree
quadratic(adj)
of or relating to or resembling a square
"quadratic shapes"
quadratic(adj)
of or relating to the second power
"quadratic equation"
Wiktionary
quadratic(Noun)
A quadratic polynomial, function or equation.
quadratic(Adjective)
square-shaped
quadratic(Adjective)
of a polynomial, involving the second power (square) of a variable but no higher powers, as .
quadratic(Adjective)
of an equation, of the form .
quadratic(Adjective)
of a function, of the form .
Origin: Confer French .
Webster Dictionary
Quadratic(adj)
of or pertaining to a square, or to squares; resembling a quadrate, or square; square
Quadratic(adj)
tetragonal
Quadratic(adj)
pertaining to terms of the second degree; as, a quadratic equation, in which the highest power of the unknown quantity is a square
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