quadratic
Square-shapedSquare-shaped.
» A quadratic equation has two solutions.
Eine quadratische Gleichung hat zwei Lösungen. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
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2 senses(not comparable)Square-shaped.
(not comparable)Of a polynomial, equation or function, second-degree: involving the second power (square) of a variable but no higher powers, as ax²+bx+c.
quadratisch
квадра́тныйkvadrátnyj
involving the second and no higher power of a quantity or degree
Examples
7 sentencesA quadratic equation has two solutions.
deEine quadratische Gleichung hat zwei Lösungen. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
A quadratic function cannot be used here.
Tom tried to understand the quadratic formula.
The quadratic coefficient in this term is questionable.
deDer quadratische Koeffizient ist in diesem Term fragwürdig. — TanukiKun
Some quartic equations can be easily decomposed into quadratics.
Translations
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Origin
From French quadratique (1765), from Latin quadrātus + -ique (English -ic), form of quadrōFrom French quadratique (1765), from Latin quadrātus + -ique (English -ic), form of quadrō (“to make square”), from quādrus (“square”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *kʷetwóres (“four”), whence also Latin quartus (“fourth”).
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