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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 which quadrature is possible.

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  • Capable of being expressed in a finite number of algebraic terms. (from Phrontistery)

    May 22, 2008