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1cubic
adjective cu·bic \ˈkyü-bik\
: in the shape of a cube
Full Definition of CUBIC
1
: having the form of a cube : cubical
2
a : relating to the cube considered as a crystal form b : isometric 1
3
a : three-dimensional b : being the volume of a cube whose edge is a specified unit <cubic inch>
4
: of third degree, order, or power <a cubic polynomial>
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First Known Use of CUBIC
15th century
Rhymes with CUBIC
2cubic
noun
Definition of CUBIC
: a cubic curve, equation, or polynomial
First Known Use of CUBIC
1799
CUBIC Defined for Kids
cubic
adjective cu·bic \ˈkyü-bik\
Definition of CUBIC for Kids
1
: having the shape of a cube
2
: being the volume of a cube whose edge has a specified length <a cubic centimeter>
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