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QUADRIC
quadric, quadric surface
(noun) a curve or surface whose equation (in Cartesian coordinates) is of the second degree
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Noun
quadric (plural quadrics)
(mathematics) A surface whose shape is defined in terms of a quadratic equation
Adjective
quadric (not comparable)
(mathematics) Of or relating to the second degree; quadratic.
Anagrams
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Source: Wiktionary
Quad"ric, a. (Math.)
Definition: Of or pertaining to the second degree.
Quad"ric, n. (a) (Alg.) A quantic of the second degree. See Quantic. (b) (Geom.) 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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