quartic

English

polynomial degrees
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Pronunciation

Rhymes: -ɔː(ɹ)tɪk

Adjective

quartic (not comparable)

(mathematics) Of or relating to the fourth degree.

Noun

quartic (plural quartics)

(mathematics) An algebraic equation or function of the fourth degree.
(mathematics) A curve describing such an equation or function.

Usage notes

Not to be confused with quadratic (“degree two”); see quadratic: usage notes.

Hyponyms

squircle

Derived terms

Klein quartic
quartic equation
quartic function

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