Definitions for quadricˈkwɒd rɪk
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
quad•ricˈkwɒd rɪk(adj.)
Category: Math
Ref: quadratic.
(n.)a surface such as an ellipsoid or paraboloid as defined by a second-degree equation in three real variables.
Category: Math
Origin of quadric:
1855–60
Princeton's WordNet
quadric, quadric surface(noun)
a curve or surface whose equation (in Cartesian coordinates) is of the second degree
Wiktionary
quadric(Noun)
A surface whose shape is defined in terms of a quadratic equation
Webster Dictionary
Quadric(adj)
of or pertaining to the second degree
Quadric(noun)
a quantic of the second degree. See Quantic
Quadric(noun)
a surface whose equation in three variables is of the second degree. Spheres, spheroids, ellipsoids, paraboloids, hyperboloids, also cones and cylinders with circular bases, are quadrics
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