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quadric

Pronunciation: /ˈkwɒdrɪk/

Geometry
Definition of quadric

adjective

  • (of a surface or curve) described by an equation of the second degree.

noun

  • a quadric surface or curve.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin quadra 'square' + -ic

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