adj
cubic
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adj
1
Used with units of length to describe a measure of volume (e.g. cubic meter).
"The tank holds ten cubic meters of water."
2
Shaped like or having the properties of a cube.
"The crystal formed a cubic structure."
3
In mathematics, relating to an expression where the highest power of the variable is three.
"They graphed a cubic equation in algebra class."
How to Use Cubic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to volume measurements, cube shapes, or math equations involving x to the third power.
Common pairings
cubic meter
cubic centimeter
cubic equation
Word Forms
cubics plural
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Etymology
From Middle French cubique, built from "cube" plus "-ic."