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tesseract

noun tes·ser·act \ˈte-sə-ˌrakt\

Definition of TESSERACT

:  the four-dimensional analogue of a cube
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Origin of TESSERACT

Greek tessares four + aktis ray — more at actin-
First Known Use: 1888

Other Mathematics and Statistics Terms

abscissa, denominator, divisor, equilateral, exponent, hypotenuse, logarithm, oblique, radii, rhomb

Rhymes with TESSERACT

abreact, artifact, cataract, chain-react, counteract, cross-react, eye contact, inexact, interact, overact, precontact, razor-backed, reenact, riot act, subcompact, subcontract, underact, vacuum-packed, ventifact

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