cubic

/ˈkjuː.bɪk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: cubics

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Used in the names of units of volume formed by multiplying a unit of length by itself twice.

Adjective

Examples

cubic foot

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

Meaning · English

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

Meaning · English

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.