(mathematics) Of a polynomial expression, involving only the zeroth, second, and fourth powers of a variable, as x⁴ + 3x² + 2. Sometimes extended to any expression involving the biquadrate or fourth power (but no higher powers), as x⁴ − 4x³ + 3x² − x + 1.
noun
(mathematics) A biquadratic equation.
colliquable
colliquable
adj
(obsolete, rare) Liable to melt, grow soft, or become fluid.
conquerable
conquerable
adj
Capable of being conquered or subdued.
equibalance
equibalance
noun
Equal weight; equiponderance.
verb
(transitive) To make of equal weight; to counterbalance.
macabresque
obsequeence
obsequience
obsequience
noun
obsequiousness
quackenbush
quadribasic
quadribasic
adj
(chemistry) tetrabasic
quarterback
quarterback
noun
(American football, Canadian football) An offensive back whose primary job is to pass the ball in a play.
(American football, historical) An offensive back who receives the snap (hike) and then blocks the defense from crossing the line of scrimmage; a blocking back.
(rugby football, historical) A position just behind the forwards, or one who plays this position.
verb
(American football) To play the position of quarterback.
(by extension) To lead a team or group; to be primarily responsible for some group project or activity.
quebrachine
quebrachine
noun
An alkaloid, probably identical to yohimbine, from the quebracho tree
quebrachite
quickenbeam
quincubital
quincubital
adj
(ornithology) Having a fifth cubital remex.
quodlibetic
quodlibetic
adj
Of or relating to a quodlibet
racquetball
racquetball
noun
(countable) A ball used for this sport.
(uncountable) A certain sport, similar to squash, but played with a bigger ball.
sesquibasic
sesquibasic
adj
(chemistry) Containing, or acting as, a base in the proportions of a sesqui compound.
subsequence
subsequence
noun
(computer science) A subset of an array with the same ordering.
(mathematics) A sequence that is contained within a larger one.
A subsequent act or thing; a sequel.
The state of being subsequent.
subsequency
subsequency
noun
The act or state of following, or being subsequent.