quartic

English

polynomial degrees

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Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɔː(ɹ)tɪk

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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