QUADRATICS

quadratics

(noun) a branch of algebra dealing with quadratic equations

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Noun

quadratics

plural of quadratic

Source: Wiktionary

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Quad*rat"ics, n. (Alg.)

Definition: That branch of algebra which treats of quadratic equations.

QUADRATIC

Quad*rat"ic, a. Etym: [Cf. F. quadratique.]

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

2. (Crystallog.)

Definition: Tetragonal.

3. (Alg.)

Definition: Pertaining to terms of the second degree; as, a quadratic equation, in which the highest power of the unknown quantity is a square.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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