What does CUBIC mean?

Definition of Cubic

Parts of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Cubic refers to a shape or object that has three dimensions and is shaped like a cube. It can also refer to something that is related to or measured in cubic units.

Pronunciation: US: /ˈkjuː.bɪk/; UK: /ˈkjuː.bɪk/

Origin and Usage: The word cubic comes from the Latin word "cubus," which means "cube." The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that is shaped like a cube or has three dimensions. In mathematics, cubic refers to a polynomial equation of the third degree.

Synonyms: Cube-shaped, cubical, three-dimensional, solid, blocky.

Related Words: Cubed, cuber, cubit.

Example Sentences:

• The room was cubic in shape, with all sides measuring exactly the same.
• The company ordered 10 cubic meters of concrete to pour the foundation.
• The cubic equation had three real roots.
• The blocky, cubic design of the building made it stand out from the rest of the city skyline.