Meaning of the word quadratic in English

What does quadratic mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

quadratic

US /kwɑˈdrætɪk/
UK /kwɒˈdrætɪk/
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Adjective

involving the second and no higher power of an unknown quantity or variable

Example:
We need to solve the quadratic equation.
The graph of a quadratic function is a parabola.

Noun

a quadratic equation or function

Example:
He struggled to find the roots of the quadratic.
Solving the quadratic is a fundamental skill in algebra.
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