Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quadratically
Adverb
/kwɒdrəˈtɪkli/
Definition
In a manner relating to or denoting a mathematical expression involving the square of a variable or quantity.
Examples
- The area of the square grows quadratically as the length of its side increases.
- In some situations, the cost can increase quadratically with the number of items produced.
Meaning
Quadratically refers to actions or equations that involve squaring a number or variable, which is common in algebra and calculus.
Synonyms
- Squared
- Polynomially
- Exponentially
