(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.
coloquintid
coloquintid
noun
(obsolete) colocynth
dantonesque
delinquents
delinquents
noun
plural of delinquent
desquamated
desquamated
verb
simple past tense and past participle of desquamate
desquamates
desquamates
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of desquamate
disacquaint
disacquaint
verb
(obsolete, transitive) To render unacquainted; to make unfamiliar.
discotheque
discotheque
noun
(slightly dated) A nightclub where dancing takes place.
disequality
disequality
noun
(mathematics) inequality, inequation
disfrequent
disquantity
disquantity
verb
(obsolete) to diminish, lessen
disquieting
disquieting
adj
Causing mental trouble or anguish; upsetting; making uneasy.
noun
The act by which someone or something is disquieted.
verb
present participle of disquiet.
disquietude
disquietude
noun
(countable) A fear or an instance of uneasiness.
(uncountable) A state of disquiet, uneasiness, or anxiety.
disquisited
disquisitor
disquisitor
noun
A person who makes a disquisition; an inquirer or investigator.
earthquaked
earthquaked
verb
simple past tense and past participle of earthquake
equatorward
equatorward
adj
toward the equator
equidensity
equidensity
noun
Synonym of isodensity
equidistant
equidistant
adj
(cartography) Describing a map projection that preserves scale. No map can show scale correctly throughout the entire map but some can show true scale between one or two points and every point or along every meridian and these are referred to as equidistant.
Occupying a position midway between two ends or sides.
Occupying a position that is an equal distance between several points. Note that in a one-dimensional space this position can be identified with two points, in a two-dimensional space with three points (not on the same straight line), and in a three-dimensional space with four points (not in the same plane).
equipendent
equiradiate
equiradiate
adj
having equal-length radii
equivocated
equivocated
verb
simple past tense and past participle of equivocate
headquarter
headquarter
verb
(US, intransitive) To establish headquarters.
(US, transitive) To provide (an organization) with headquarters.
hindquarter
hindquarter
noun
(in the plural) The hind biped (leg) of a quadruped, or all body parts situated behind the hind legs' trunk-attachment.
(metonymically, derogatory, usually in the plural) Human behind, butt.
Either rear half of a side of beef, mutton, veal, lamb or by extension from another edible mammal.
illiquidity
illiquidity
noun
(economics) The condition of being illiquid; a lack of liquidity; difficulty in selling out an asset
inquietudes
inquietudes
noun
plural of inquietude
irondequoit
liquidating
liquidating
verb
present participle of liquidate
liquidation
liquidation
noun
(euphemistic) Murder of dehumanized victims by a regime (and possibly its allies).
The act of exchange of an asset of lesser liquidity with a more liquid one, such as cash.
The selling of the assets of a business as part of the process of dissolving the business.
liquidators
liquidators
noun
plural of liquidator
liquidities
liquidities
noun
plural of liquidity
outquibbled
outquibbled
verb
simple past tense and past participle of outquibble
pedantesque
preadequate
quadrantile
quadrantile
adj
quadrantal
quadratical
quadratical
adj
(rare) quadratic
quadratures
quadratures
noun
plural of quadrature
quadrialate
quadrialate
adj
Having four winglike extensions or parts.
quadrigatus
quadrigatus
noun
A medium-sized silver coin minted by the Roman Republic during the 3rd century B.C..
quadriurate
quadriurate
noun
(chemistry) A urate containing four as much of the uric acid constituent as an ordinary urate.
quadruplate
quadruplets
quadruplets
noun
plural of quadruplet
quantitated
quantitated
verb
simple past tense and past participle of quantitate
quarantined
quarantined
adj
In quarantine; isolated.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of quarantine
quarterdeck
quarterdeck
noun
(nautical) The aft part of the upper deck of a ship; normally reserved for officers
quarterland
quarterland
noun
An old Scots unit of measure of land.
quitclaimed
quitclaimed
verb
simple past tense and past participle of quitclaim
quodlibetal
quodlibetic
quodlibetic
adj
Of or relating to a quodlibet
quotidianly
quotidianly
adv
Occurring on a quotidian basis; daily or commonplace.
reliquidate
reliquidate
verb
To liquidate again or anew.
sequestered
sequestered
adj
Having undergone sequestration.
Of a location-isolated, off the beaten track.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of sequester
soldatesque
soldatesque
adj
(archaic) soldierly, soldierlike
squatinidae
squatterdom
squatterdom
noun
The realm or sphere of squatters.
strandquist
subquadrate
subquadrate
adj
Nearly or approximately square.
superquoted
terraquedus
unacquitted
unacquitted
adj
Not acquitted.
underquoted
underquoted
verb
simple past tense and past participle of underquote