quadric
of the second degree (said especially of functions with more than two variables).
a quadric function.
a surface such as an ellipsoid or paraboloid as defined by a second-degree equation in three real variables.
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How to use quadric in a sentence
Now from a quadric equation we derive, in like manner, the notion of a complex or imaginary number such as is spoken of above.
Consider first a numerical quadric equation with imaginary coefficients.
Evidently the method gives for L a quadric equation, which is the “resolvent” equation in this particular case.
If a line moves so that it always cuts three given lines of which no two meet, then it generates a ruled quadric surface.
Each ray cuts its corresponding plane in a point, the locus of these points is a quadric surface.
British Dictionary definitions for quadric
/ (ˈkwɒdrɪk) maths /
having or characterized by an equation of the second degree, usually in two or three variables
of the second degree
a quadric curve, surface, or function
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