Definition of Quadratic

1. Noun. An equation in which the highest power of an unknown quantity is a square.

Exact synonyms: Quadratic Equation
Generic synonyms: Equation

2. Adjective. Of or relating to or resembling a square. "Quadratic shapes"
Partainyms: Square

3. Noun. A polynomial of the second degree.
Exact synonyms: Quadratic Polynomial
Generic synonyms: Multinomial, Polynomial

4. Adjective. Of or relating to the second power. "Quadratic equation"
Partainyms: Square

Definition of Quadratic

1. a. Of or pertaining to a square, or to squares; resembling a quadrate, or square; square.

Definition of Quadratic

1. a type of mathematical function [n -S]

Medical Definition of Quadratic

1. 1. Of or pertaining to a square, or to squares; resembling a quadrate, or square; square. 2. Tetragonal. 3. Pertaining to terms of the second degree; as, a quadratic equation, in which the highest power of the unknown quantity is a square. Origin: Cf. F. Quadratique. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Quadratic

quadrate
quadrate
quadrated
quadrates
quadrate ligament
quadrate lobe
quadrate lobule
quadrate muscle
quadrate muscle of loins
quadrate muscle of sole
quadrate muscle of thigh
quadrate muscle of upper lip
quadrate part of liver
quadrate pronator muscle
quadratic (current term)
quadratic (current term)
quadratically
quadratics
quadratics
quadratic equation
quadratic polynomial
quadrating
quadratojugal
quadratrix
quadrats
quadrature
quadrature
quadratures
quadratus femoris muscle
quadratus lumborum

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