quadratics

[ kwo-drat-iks ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. the branch of algebra that deals with quadratic equations.

Word History and Origins

Origin of quadratics¹

First recorded in 1675–85; quadratic, -ics

Example Sentences

I even showed her that problem in quadratics and told her I couldnt do it.

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An advantage gained was that every quadratic equation, and not some quadratics only, could be spoken of as having two roots.

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The rapidity with which he would fill the blackboard, in solving difficult problems in quadratics, was almost bewildering.

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Oh, Jane, your simple experiment proposition is abouit to become compound quadratics.

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This is a useful method in the case in which φ(x) and ƒ(x) are quadratics, but scarcely ever in any other case.

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