Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In geometry, capable of being squared; having an area exactly equal to that of an assignable square; also, capable of being integrated in finite terms; capable of having its definite integral expressed in exact numerical terms.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective (Math.) That may be sqyared, or reduced to an equivalent square; -- said of a surface when the area limited by a curve can be exactly found, and expressed in a finite number of algebraic terms.
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- adjective mathematics Of a
plane figure , for whichquadrature is possible.
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whichbe commented on the word quadrable
Capable of being expressed in a finite number of algebraic terms. (from Phrontistery)
May 22, 2008