quadric

(kwädrik′)

adjective

Math. of the second degree: used of a function with more than two variables

Origin: < L quadra, a square (akin to quattuor, four) + -ic

noun

a quantic of the second degree

See quadric in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Of or relating to geometric surfaces that are defined by quadratic equations.

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