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quadratic form

noun

Definition of QUADRATIC FORM

:  a homogeneous polynomial (as x2 + 5xy + y2) of the second degree
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First Known Use of QUADRATIC FORM

1853

Rhymes with QUADRATIC FORM

cuneiform, dress uniform, electroform, magnetic storm

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. quadratic form
  2. definite quadratic form
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