What does CUBED mean?

Definition of Cubed

Cubed is the past tense and past participle of the verb "cube".

Parts of Speech

Cubed is a verb.

Definitions

The definition of cubed is to cut or shape something into a cube or cubes, or to raise a number to the third power.

Pronunciations

• US: /kyo͞obd/
• UK: /kjuːbd/

Origin and Usage

The word "cube" comes from the Latin word "cubus", meaning a cube or a die. The verb "cube" has been used in English since the 16th century. It is commonly used in mathematics to refer to raising a number to the third power, and in cooking to refer to cutting food into cube-shaped pieces.

Synonyms

Synonyms for "cubed" include diced, cut into cubes, and cubical.

Related Words

Related 5 letter words to "cubed" include cube, cebid, debug, debut, and tubed.

Example Sentences

• She cubed the potatoes and added them to the stew.
• The recipe calls for cubed chicken breast.
• He cubed the number 3 to get 27.