quadratic

English

adj
Definitions
  • square-shaped
  • (mathematics) of a polynomial, involving the second power (square) of a variable but no higher powers, as .
  • (mathematics) of an equation, of the form .
  • (mathematics) of a function, of the form .

Etymology

Borrowed from French quadratique derived from Latin quadrātus (square, squared) derived from Proto-Indo-European *kʷetwóres (four).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*kʷetwóres

Gloss

four

Concept
Semantic Field

Quantity

Ontological Category

Number

Kanji

四

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