1. polynomial equations of the second degree, typically in the form ax² + bx + c = 0
Usage: mathematics; plural form
2. the branch of algebra dealing with quadratic equations and functions
Usage: mathematics; academic

Examples

• Students learn to solve quadratics using the quadratic formula.
• The graph of quadratics always forms a parabola.
• She struggled with quadratics until she understood factoring.
• Quadratics appear frequently on standardized math tests.
• The teacher explained how to complete the square for quadratics.
• Many real-world problems can be modeled using quadratics.