quartic
[ kwawr-tik ]
adjective
of or relating to the fourth degree.
noun
Also called biquadratic. a quartic polynomial or equation.
Origin of quartic
1Words Nearby quartic
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How to use quartic in a sentence
A curve of the third order is called a cubic; one of the fourth order a quartic; and so on.
We may further consider the inflections and double tangents, as well in general as in regard to cubic and quartic curves.
British Dictionary definitions for quartic
quartic
/ (ˈkwɔːtɪk) /
adjective, noun
another word for biquadratic
Origin of quartic
1C19: from Latin quartus fourth
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