Meaning of QUADRIC
| Pronunciation: | | 'kwâdrik
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| | Definition: | | [n] a curve or surface whose equation (in Cartesian coordinates) is of the second degree |
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| | Synonyms: | | quadric surface |
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| | See Also: | | curve, curved shape, hyperboloid | |
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\Quad"ric\, a. (Math.)
Of or pertaining to the second degree.
\Quad"ric\, n.
(a) (Alg.) A quantic of the second degree. See {Quantic}.
(b) (Geom.) A surface whose equation in three variables is of
the second degree. Spheres, spheroids, ellipsoids,
paraboloids, hyperboloids, also cones and cylinders with
circular bases, are quadrics.
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