Cubic: meaning, definitions and examples
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cubic
[ ˈkjuːbɪk ]
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
Examples of usage
- The cubic root of 27 is 3.
- A cubic meter is a unit of volume measurement.
chemistry
Having a crystal structure with three equal axes at right angles.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The mineral formed cubic crystals.
- Salt often forms cubic crystals.
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
Word origin
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.