cubic

(kyo̵̅o̅bik)

adjective

  1. having the shape of a cube
  2. having three dimensions, or having the volume of a cube whose length, width, and depth (or height) each measure the given unit: a cubic foot
  3. designating or of a crystal system having three axes of equal length, each of which intersects at right angles with the others
  4. Math. of the third power or degree; relating to the cubes of numbers or quantities

Origin: ME cubik < OFr cubique < L cubicus < Gr kybikos: see cube

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cu·bic

adjective
  1. a. Having the shape of a cube.
    b. Shaped similar to a cube.
  2. a. Having three dimensions.
    b. Abbr. c or cu. Having a volume equal to a cube whose edge is of a stated length: a cubic foot.
  3. Mathematics Of the third power, order, or degree.
  4. Of or relating to a crystalline form that has three equal axes at right angles to each other; isometric.
noun
Mathematics
A cubic expression, curve, or equation.

Related Forms:

  • cuˈbic·ly adverb

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