Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cubed
adjective, verb (past tense of cube)
/kjuːbd/
Definition
The term ‘cubed’ refers to the mathematical operation of raising a number to the power of three, resulting in its volume if it were a cube.
Examples
- The number 2 cubed is 8, as 2 x 2 x 2 equals 8.
- The recipe called for cubed potatoes to ensure even cooking.
- After measuring the ingredients, she cubed the cheese for the salad.
Meaning
In a broader sense, ‘cubed’ can also refer to something that has been cut into cube-shaped pieces.
Synonyms
- cubical (adjective)
- third power (mathematical context)
- cut into cubes (culinary context)
