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cubic

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkjubɪk/ · UK /ˈkjuːbɪk/

cubic means: Used with a length unit to measure space, as in a box equally long, wide, and high.

adjective

VOLUME UNITB2

Used with a length unit to measure space, as in a box equally long, wide, and high.

  • The tank holds two cubic metres of water.
  • We ordered ten cubic feet of soil.
  • How many cubic centimetres does this container hold?

Common phrases: cubic metre, cubic foot, cubic centimetre

THIRD POWERC2

Describing a mathematical expression in which the highest power of the unknown number is three.

  • We solved a cubic equation.
  • This cubic polynomial has three real roots.
  • Can you draw the graph of a cubic function?

Similar words: third-degree

Common phrases: cubic equation, cubic polynomial, cubic function

CRYSTAL SHAPEC2

Having three equal axes that meet at right angles, like the shape of a cube.

  • Salt has a cubic crystal structure.
  • The mineral belongs to the cubic system.
  • These crystals show cubic symmetry.

Similar words: isometric, monometric

Common phrases: cubic crystal, cubic structure, cubic symmetry

noun

THIRD DEGREE CURVEC2

A curve described by a mathematical equation whose highest power is three.

  • The graph shows a cubic.
  • A line can meet this cubic at three points.
  • We compared two cubics in class.

Similar words: cubic curve

Common phrases: plane cubic, smooth cubic, a cubic

Questions about cubic

What does cubic mean?

Used with a length unit to measure space, as in a box equally long, wide, and high.

What is cubic in other languages?

Türkçe: küp · Español: cúbico · Français: cube · Deutsch: Kubik- · Italiano: cubo · 日本語: 立方

How do you pronounce cubic?

In American English /ˈkjubɪk/; in British English /ˈkjuːbɪk/.

How do you use cubic in a sentence?

The tank holds two cubic metres of water. We ordered ten cubic feet of soil.

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