quartic

[ kwawr-tik ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the fourth degree.

noun

1. Also called biquadratic. a quartic polynomial or equation.

quartic

/ ˈkwɔːtɪk /

adjective

1. See biquadratic
   another word for biquadratic

Word History and Origins

Origin of quartic¹

1855–60; < Latin quart ( us ) fourth + -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of quartic¹

C19: from Latin quartus fourth

Example Sentences

A curve of the third order is called a cubic; one of the fourth order a quartic; and so on.

From Project Gutenberg

We may further consider the inflections and double tangents, as well in general as in regard to cubic and quartic curves.

From Project Gutenberg