Associations to the word «Quartic»

Wiktionary

QUARTIC, adjective. (mathematics) of, or relating to the fourth degree
QUARTIC, noun. (mathematics) an algebraic equation or function of the fourth degree; A curve describing such an equation or function
QUARTIC FUNCTION, noun. (mathematics) Any function of a polynomial whose greatest exponent is 4.

Dictionary definition

QUARTIC, noun. An algebraic equation of the fourth degree.

Wise words

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