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cubic

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cu⋅bic

  [kyoo-bik]
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–adjective
1. having three dimensions; solid.
2. having the form of a cube; cubical.
3. pertaining to the measurement of volume: the cubic contents of a vessel.
4. pertaining to a unit of linear measure that is multiplied by itself twice to form a unit of measure for volume: cubic foot; cubic centimeter; cubic inch; cubic meter.
5. Mathematics. of or pertaining to the third degree.
6. Crystallography. belonging or pertaining to the isometric system of crystallization.
–noun
7. Mathematics. a cubic polynomial or equation.
Origin:
1490–1500; earlier cubik < L cubicus < Gk kybikós. See cube 1 , -ic

Related forms:
cu⋅bic⋅i⋅ty  [kyoo-bis-i-tee] , noun
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cu·bic   (kyōō'bĭk)   
adj.  

    1. Having the shape of a cube.

    2. Shaped similar to a cube.

    3. Having three dimensions.

    4. Abbr. c or cu. Having a volume equal to a cube whose edge is of a stated length: a cubic foot.

    1. Having three dimensions.

    2. Abbr. c or cu. Having a volume equal to a cube whose edge is of a stated length: a cubic foot.

  3. Mathematics Of the third power, order, or degree.

  4. Of or relating to a crystalline form that has three equal axes at right angles to each other; isometric.

n.   Mathematics
A cubic expression, curve, or equation.
cu'bic·ly adv.
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cubic   (ky'bĭk)  Pronunciation Key 

  1. Referring to a volume unit of measurement.

  2. Involving a number or a variable that has been raised to the third power.

  3. Relating to a crystal having three axes of equal length intersecting at right angles. The mineral pyrite has cubic crystals. Also called isometric. See illustration at crystal.


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