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biquadrate

American  
[bahy-kwod-reyt, -rit] / baɪˈkwɒd reɪt, -rɪt /

noun

Mathematics.

  1. the fourth power.

biquadrate British  
/ -rɪt, baɪˈkwɒdreɪt /

noun

  1. maths the fourth power

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Etymology

Origin of biquadrate

First recorded in 1700–10; bi- 1 + quadrate

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Of or pertaining to the biquadrate, or fourth power.

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