(mathematics) Of a polynomial expression, involving only the zeroth, second, and fourth powers of a variable, as x⁴ + 3x² + 2. Sometimes extended to any expression involving the biquadrate or fourth power (but no higher powers), as x⁴ − 4x³ + 3x² − x + 1.
noun
(mathematics) A biquadratic equation.
colloquized
colloquized
verb
simple past tense and past participle of colloquize
coloquintid
coloquintid
noun
(obsolete) colocynth
delinquence
delinquency
delinquency
noun
A criminal offense.
A debt that is overdue for payment.
Misconduct.
deliquesced
deliquesced
verb
simple past tense and past participle of deliquesce
deliquesces
deliquesces
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of deliquesce
deliquiesce
disacquaint
disacquaint
verb
(obsolete, transitive) To render unacquainted; to make unfamiliar.
discotheque
discotheque
noun
(slightly dated) A nightclub where dancing takes place.
equiradical
equiradical
adj
(mathematics) Of surds: arising from the extraction of the same nth root.
equivocated
equivocated
verb
simple past tense and past participle of equivocate
preacquired
preacquired
adj
Acquired beforehand.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of preacquire
quadratical
quadratical
adj
(rare) quadratic
quadribasic
quadribasic
adj
(chemistry) tetrabasic
quadrichord
quadrichord
noun
(obsolete, music) tetrachord
quadricycle
quadricycle
noun
A four-wheeled motorcycle, often resembling a small car (microcar).
A four-wheeled pedal cycle.
quadrifocal
quadrifocal
adj
(optics) Of or pertaining to lenses that have four different powers per eye.
quinaldinic
quinaldinic
adj
(organic chemistry) Of or pertaining to quinaldinic acid or its derivatives
quindecagon
quindecagon
noun
(geometry) A polygon with fifteen sides and fifteen angles.
quindecylic
quindecylic
adj
pentadecylic, pentadecanoic
quitclaimed
quitclaimed
verb
simple past tense and past participle of quitclaim