quartic

English

polynomial degrees

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Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɔː(ɹ)tɪk

Adjective

quartic (not comparable)

1. (mathematics) Of or relating to the fourth degree.

Noun

quartic (plural quartics)

1. (mathematics) An algebraic equation or function of the fourth degree.
2. (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