biquadrate

/baɪˈkwædrɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A polynomial of degree four, especially one of the form x^4 + bx^2 + c.

“The biquadrate equation was solved using a computer algebra system.”

2. verb

To raise to the fourth power.

“The numbers were biquadrated to find their product.”

Synonyms

  • fourth power
  • quartic

Antonyms

  • linear
  • zeroth power