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)