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cubic

 

[ ˈkjuːbɪk ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

mathematics

Of, relating to, or denoting a cube or cuboid; cubic capacity. Cubic equations involve the highest power of an unknown quantity being three.

Synonyms

cubical

Examples of usage

  • The cubic root of 27 is 3.
  • A cubic meter is a unit of volume measurement.
Context #2 | Adjective

chemistry

Having a crystal structure with three equal axes at right angles.

Synonyms

cubical

Examples of usage

  • The mineral formed cubic crystals.
  • Salt often forms cubic crystals.
Context #3 | Noun

mathematics

A cubic space or capacity.

Synonyms

cube, cuboid

Examples of usage

  • The tank has a cubic of 10 meters.
  • The room has a cubic of 100 cubic feet.

Translations

Translations of the word "cubic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cúbico

🇮🇳 घनाकार

🇩🇪 kubisch

🇮🇩 kubik

🇺🇦 кубічний

🇵🇱 sześcienny

🇯🇵 立方体の (りっぽうたいの)

🇫🇷 cubique

🇪🇸 cúbico

🇹🇷 kübik

🇰🇷 입방체의 (입방체)

🇸🇦 مكعب

🇨🇿 kubický

🇸🇰 kockový

🇨🇳 立方的 (lìfāng de)

🇸🇮 kockast

🇮🇸 teningslaga

🇰🇿 кубтық

🇬🇪 კუბური

🇦🇿 kübik

🇲🇽 cúbico

Etymology

The word 'cubic' originated from the Latin word 'cubus', meaning 'cube'. It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe things related to cubes or having a cubic shape. In mathematics, 'cubic' refers to the highest power of an unknown quantity being three, while in chemistry, it describes crystal structures with three equal axes at right angles.

See also: cub, cube, cubed, cubical, cubicle, cuboid.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,711, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.