biquadratic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an algebraic equation of the fourth degree
    fourth power; quartic; biquadrate.
  2. noun an equation of the fourth degree
    biquadratic equation.
  3. noun a polynomial of the fourth degree
    biquadratic polynomial; quartic polynomial.
  4. adjective of or relating to the fourth power

WordNet

Bi`quad*rat"ic adjective
Etymology
Pref. bi- + quadratic: cf. F. biquadratique.
Definitions
  1. (Math.) Of or pertaining to the biquadrate, or fourth power.
Bi`quad*rat"ic noun
Definitions
  1. (Math.) (a) A biquadrate. (b) A biquadratic equation.

Webster 1913