Word: biquadratic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: bi
quad
ra
ic
Definition: Of a polynomial expression, involving only the second, third and fourth powers of a variable, as x4 + 3x2 + 2. Sometimes extended to any expression involving the biquadrate or fourth power (but no higher powers), as x4; x3 + 3x2; + 1.
Morphemes:
Affix: bi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: two, paired, both
Etymology Compounds: Affix: bis
Language: la
Decoded: bis
Meaning: twice
Affix: quadratic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: of a polynomial, involving the second power (square) of a variable but no higher powers, as ax^2 + bx + c.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: quadrātus
Language: la
Decoded: quadratus
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a square, quadrate
Affix: -ique
Language: fr
Decoded: -ique
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns: -ic, -ical, -ish, -ly