quadratic

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English

Definitions

noun

A quadratic polynomial, function or equation.

adjective

Square-shaped
Of a polynomial, involving the second power (square) of a variable but no higher powers, as ax^2 + bx + c.
Of an equation, of the form ax^2 + bx + c = 0.
Of a function, of the form y = ax^2 + bx + c .

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Synonyms

quadratic equation quadratic polynomial square second-degree squared square-law quadric parabolic parabola paraboloid paraboloidal u-shaped squarelike quadrate quadrative quadradic

Associated

discriminant quartic reciprocity modulo bilinear knapsack gauss sieve residue polynomial integers

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