square number

American  

noun

1. a number that is the square of another integer, as 1 of 1, 4 of 2, 9 of 3, etc.

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square number British  

noun

1. an integer, such as 1, 4, 9, or 16, that is the square of an integer

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Etymology

Origin of square number

First recorded in 1550–60

Example Sentences

After all, it is neither a prime number nor a power of 2 nor a square number.

From Scientific American

The No. 4 seems important to the piece: the sides of the square, number of cellos, dreams of China.

From New York Times

Kenny says: "I always think about numbers. They fascinate me a lot. Whenever I learn a new square number it's very rewarding."

From BBC

In “Electricity,” the Times Square number, there are only four kicks, knitted together by dévelopées instead of battements.

From New York Times

Area in miles square.Number of White Males.Number of White Females.Total number of Whites.Number of Coloured Males.Number of Coloured Females.Total number of Coloured.St.

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