cubic
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: cubics
Sense 1
Used in the names of units of volume formed by multiplying a unit of length by itself twice.
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Relating to polynomials of the form ax³+bx²+cx+d.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
A cubic curve.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cubic” mean?
Used in the names of units of volume formed by multiplying a unit of length by itself twice.
Is “cubic” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.