quadric
adjectiveOf or relating to geometric surfaces that are defined by quadratic equations.
nounIn algebra, a homogeneous expression of the second degree in the variables.
In algebra and geometry, of the second degree; quadratic.
adjectiveOf or pertaining to the second degree.
nounA quantic of the second degree. See
A surface whose equation in three variables is of the second degree. Spheres, spheroids, ellipsoids, paraboloids, hyperboloids, also cones and cylinders with circular bases, are quadrics.
nounA
a curve or surface whose equation (in Cartesian coordinates) is of the second degree