quadratic

/kwɑˈdrætɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or involving the second power (square) of a variable; having the form ax² + bx + c.
    • In algebra class, we learned how to graph quadratic functions.
    • The path of a thrown ball follows a quadratic curve.
    • The quadratic formula helps solve equations where the variable is squared.
noun
  1. A quadratic equation, polynomial, or function.
    • He graphed the quadratic to find its highest point.
    • This quadratic has two real solutions.
    • The teacher asked us to solve the quadratic on the board.
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