cubic
adjective
Simple meaning
About polynomials of the form ax³+bx²+cx+d.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkjubɪk
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
mathematics
Relating to polynomials of the form ax³+bx²+cx+d.
crystallography
Having three equal axes and all angles 90°.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Having three equal axes and all angles 90°.
Used this way, cubic is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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More ways to use cubic
- “The artist created a sculpture composed of several cubic shapes.”adjective
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Common Patterns and Combinations
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Having three equal axes and all angles
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Word Family
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Compound terms
Established multiword terms.
A metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter.
A unit of measurement of volume or capacity.
A metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions.
A metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions.
The volume equal to a cube one foot on each side.
The volume equal to a cube one inch on each side.
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Synonyms
Sense: relating to polynomials of the form ax³+bx²+cx+d
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