An algebraic equation of the fourth degree

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In mathematics, the term quartic describes something that pertains to the "fourth order", such as the function x . It may refer to one of the following: Quartic function , a polynomial function of degree 4 Quartic curve , an algebraic curve of degree 4 ...

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Quartic \Quar"tic\, a. [L. quartus fourth.] (Mach.) Of the fourth degree.

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. an algebraic equation of the fourth degree [syn: biquadrate , biquadratic , fourth power ]

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
a. (label en mathematics) of, or relating to the fourth degree n. (context mathematics English) an algebraic equation or function of the fourth degree; A curve describing such an equation or function