quartic

adjective

quar·​tic ˈkwȯr-tik How to pronounce quartic (audio)
: of the fourth degree
quartic equation
quartic noun

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But his method couldn’t be extended to approximate functions using quartic equations, quintics and so on without losing its efficiency. Kevin Hartnett, Quanta Magazine, 24 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin quartus fourth

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of quartic was in 1856

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“Quartic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quartic. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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