magic square


noun
  1. a square containing integers arranged in an equal number of rows and columns so that the sum of the integers in any row, column, or diagonal is the same.

Origin of magic square

1
First recorded in 1695–1705

Words Nearby magic square

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How to use magic square in a sentence

  • The magic circle is a modification of the magic square, one form of which was devised by Franklin.

    Franklin's Autobiography | Benjamin Franklin
  • An infinite variety of puzzles may be made introducing new conditions into the magic square.

    Amusements in Mathematics | Henry Ernest Dudeney
  • Make a magic square with nine consecutive composite numbers—the smallest possible.

    Amusements in Mathematics | Henry Ernest Dudeney
  • Now, with nine of the remainder (different suits are of no consequence) form the above magic square.

    Amusements in Mathematics | Henry Ernest Dudeney
  • Construct a subtracting magic square with the first sixteen whole numbers that shall be "associated" by subtraction.

    Amusements in Mathematics | Henry Ernest Dudeney

British Dictionary definitions for magic square

magic square

noun
  1. a square array of rows of integers arranged so that the sum of the integers is the same when taken vertically, horizontally, or diagonally

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Scientific definitions for magic square

magic square

  1. A square that contains numbers arranged in equal rows and columns such that the sum of each row, column, and sometimes diagonal is the same.

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