Cubic

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈkjuː.bɪk/
• Rhymes: -uːbɪk

Alternative forms

• cubick obsolete

Origin

From Middle French cubique

Full definition of cubic

Adjective

1. (geometry) Used in the names of units of volume formed by multiplying a unit of length by itself twice.cubic metre, cubic foot
2. (algebraic geometry) Of a class of polynomial of the form $a.x^3\; +\; b.x^2\; +\; c.x\; +\; d$
3. (crystallography) Having three equal axes and all angles 90°.cubic cleavage

Synonyms

• (crystallography) isometric, monometric

Derived terms

• cubic capacity
• cubic centimeter, cubic centimetre
• cubic curve
• cubic equation
• cubic foot
• cubic inch
• cubic meter, cubic metre
• cubic mile
• cubic yard

Noun

1. (algebraic geometry) A cubic curve.

Synonyms

• cubic curve