quadratic
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ɪk adjective
1.
2.
Algebra. involving the square and no higher power of the unknown quantity; of the second degree.
noun
3.
a quadratic polynomial or equation.
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| —n | |
| 1. | Also called: quadratic equation an equation containing one or more terms in which the variable is raised to the power of two, but no terms in which it is raised to a higher power |
| —adj | |
| 2. | of or relating to the second power |
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Quadratic
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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Word Origin & History
quadratic
1650s, "square," from quadrate (late 14c.), from L. quadratus "square," pp. of quadrare "to square," related to quattuor "four" (see four). Quadratic equations (1660s) so called because they involve the square of x.
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Science Dictionary
| quadratic (kwŏ-drāt'ĭk) Pronunciation Key
Relating to a mathematical expression containing a term of the second degree, such as x2 + 2. ◇ A quadratic equation is an equation having the general form ax2 + bx + c = 0, where a, b, and c are constants. ◇ The quadratic formula is x = -b ± √(b2 - 4ac)/2a. It is used in algebra to calculate the roots of quadratic equations. |
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Example sentences
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