Quadratic
adjective
Related to a mathematical term, equation, or formula which involves the square of a variable.
He learned about quadratic equations in his algebra class.
Often appears as...
- quadratic equation
- quadratic formula
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Academic
adjective
In algebra, relating to the second power or degree of a variable.
If a variable is raised to the power of two, it is called a quadratic term.
Often appears as...
- quadratic term
- quadratic polynomial
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Technical
adjective
Pertaining to a square shape or form.
The art piece was characterized by its quadratic elements.
Often appears as...
- quadratic shape
- quadratic form
adjective
Related to a mathematical term, equation, or formula which involves the square of a variable.
He learned about quadratic equations in his algebra class.
Often appears as...
- quadratic equation
- quadratic formula
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
In algebra, relating to the second power or degree of a variable.
If a variable is raised to the power of two, it is called a quadratic term.
Often appears as...
- quadratic term
- quadratic polynomial
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Pertaining to a square shape or form.
The art piece was characterized by its quadratic elements.
Often appears as...
- quadratic shape
- quadratic form
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Pro Tip 1/2Learning Context
Understand 'quadratic' in relation to studying algebra and solving equations.
Are we covering the quadratic functions next week in our math class?
Pro Tip 2/2Variable Squaring
'Quadratic' often means a variable is squared (multiplied by itself).
The graph of a quadratic equation creates a curved line called a parabola.
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parabolic
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the supermarket so that they gotta be able to produce what they want and the each farmers who have like a quadratic and produce at the end of the day they'll be able to pay off they alone and they will start like making profit in a few years that's amazing and what's
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Conrad Wolfram: Teaching...
See, normally in school, you do things like solve quadratic equations. But you see, when you're using a computer, you can just substitute. You can make it a quartic equation. Make it kind of harder, calculating-wise. Same principles applied -- calculations, harder.
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The math behind Michael...
Let's see what happens if we model this equation on a coordinate grid. Since the formula is quadratic, the relationship between height and time spent in the air has the shape of a parabola.
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Catching up with...
the supermarket so that they gotta be able to produce what they want and the each farmers who have like a quadratic and produce at the end of the day they'll be able to pay off they alone and they will start like making profit in a few years that's amazing and what's
Video examples
Conrad Wolfram: Teaching...
See, normally in school, you do things like solve quadratic equations. But you see, when you're using a computer, you can just substitute. You can make it a quartic equation. Make it kind of harder, calculating-wise. Same principles applied -- calculations, harder.
Video examples
The math behind Michael...
Let's see what happens if we model this equation on a coordinate grid. Since the formula is quadratic, the relationship between height and time spent in the air has the shape of a parabola.
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Mildred Dresselhaus
American Scientist
The concept of graphene came along in 1947, but nobody paid much attention to it. I was fascinated because it had a linear E versus K while everything else that people were working on at that time had a quadratic dispersion relationship. I wondered why this was and what was so special about it. That was my fascination.
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Paul Romer
American Economist
When somebody discovers something like the quadratic formula or the Pythagorean theorem, the convention in science is that he can't control that idea. He has to give it away. He publishes it. What's rewarded in science is dissemination of ideas.
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Samantha Bond
English Actress
Not a lot of people know this, but I'm very good at mathematics. When I was an angry teenager, I used to sit in my room and do quadratic equations to calm myself down.
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Terry Pratchett
English Author
I am a great fan of science, but I cannot do a quadratic equation.
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Mildred Dresselhaus
American Scientist
The concept of graphene came along in 1947, but nobody paid much attention to it. I was fascinated because it had a linear E versus K while everything else that people were working on at that time had a quadratic dispersion relationship. I wondered why this was and what was so special about it. That was my fascination.
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Paul Romer
American Economist
When somebody discovers something like the quadratic formula or the Pythagorean theorem, the convention in science is that he can't control that idea. He has to give it away. He publishes it. What's rewarded in science is dissemination of ideas.
Quote examples
Samantha Bond
English Actress
Not a lot of people know this, but I'm very good at mathematics. When I was an angry teenager, I used to sit in my room and do quadratic equations to calm myself down.
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Terry Pratchett
English Author
I am a great fan of science, but I cannot do a quadratic equation.
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