Meaning & Definition of word "Quadratic"
Quadratic
/kwɒˈdrætɪk/
noun:
- 1. A polynomial of degree two.
- Example: The expression x² - 4x + 4 is a quadratic.
adjective:
- 1. Relating to or in the form of a quadratic equation.
- Example: The quadratic function has a parabolic graph.
- 2. Involving the second power of an unknown quantity or variable.
- Example: To find the roots, we need to apply the quadratic formula.
Etymology
●From Latin quadratus, meaning 'square'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
quadratic equation:
An equation of the form ax² + bx + c = 0 where a, b, and c are constants.
quadratic function:
A function defined by a quadratic polynomial.
quadratic formula:
The formula used to find the roots of a quadratic equation.
Related Words
parabola:
A symmetrical open plane curve formed by the intersection of a cone with a plane parallel to its side.
polynomial:
An algebraic expression consisting of variables and coefficients, involving only the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and non-negative integer exponents.
Slang Meanings of quadratic
Meaning: Quadratic riddle
● Example Sentence: That math problem was a real quadratic riddle to solve.
Meaning: Quadratic grind
● Example Sentence: I have to hit that quadratic grind on my homework tonight.