cubic
Used in the names of units of volume formed by multiplying a unit of length by itself…Used in the names of units of volume formed by multiplying a unit of length by itself twice.
» The box is elongated but still cubic.
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3 senses(not comparable)Used in the names of units of volume formed by multiplying a unit of length by itself twice.
cubic foot
куби́ческийkubíčeskij
кубі́чнийkubíčnyj
(not comparable)Relating to polynomials of the form ax³+bx²+cx+d.
куби́ческийkubíčeskij, в ку́беv kúbe, тре́тьей сте́пениtrétʹjej stépeni
(not comparable)Having three equal axes and all angles 90°.
cubic cleavage
having the shape of a cube; having three dimensions
Examples
8 sentencesThe box is elongated but still cubic.
How many gallons are in a cubic foot?
Tom bought Mary a cubic zirconia engagement ring.
Volumes are usually measured in liters; cubic centimetres or meters.
The actual volume of the truck is thirty cubic meters.
deDas tatsächliche Volumen des Lasters beträgt dreißig Kubikmeter. — al_ex_an_der
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 1
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Origin
From Middle French cubique, equivalent to cube + -ic.From Middle French cubique, equivalent to cube + -ic.
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Synonyms
3 synonyms- having the shape of a cube; having three dimensions:three-dimensional
Antonyms
2 antonymsWord family
29 related wordsSee also
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