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quadratic definition

quad·ratic (kwä drat′ik)

adjective

  1. Rare square
  2. Algebra involving a quantity or quantities that are squared but none that are raised to a higher power

Etymology: quadrate + -ic

noun

Algebra a quadratic term, expression, or equation

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