Definition & Meaning of "quadratic"

Quadratic

an equation where the highest power of the variable is squared

quadratic

involving the second and no higher power of a quantity or degree

quad

rate

quadratic

quadrate

biquadratic

Example

An example of a real-life quadratic is the path of a projectile, which follows a parabolic trajectory.

A quadratic can have zero, one, or two real solutions depending on the discriminant.

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