QUADRATIC

quadratic

Noun

  1. A quadratic polynomial, function or equation.

Adjective

  1. square-shaped
  2. of a polynomial, involving the second power (square) of a variable but no higher powers, as <math>ax^2 + bx + c</math>.
  3. of an equation, of the form <math> ax^2 + bx + c = 0</math>.
  4. of a function, of the form <math> y = ax^2 + bx + c </math>.


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