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Definition of Quadric

1. Noun. A curve or surface whose equation (in Cartesian coordinates) is of the second degree.

Definition of Quadric

1. a. Of or pertaining to the second degree.

2. n. A quantic of the second degree. See Quantic.

Definition of Quadric

1. Noun. (mathematics) A surface whose shape is defined in terms of a quadratic equation ¹

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Definition of Quadric

1. a type of geometric surface [n -S]

Medical Definition of Quadric

1. 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. Of or pertaining to the second degree. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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