Cubic

Pronunciation: /ˈkjuːbɪk/

Definitions of cubic

adjective relating to or having the shape of a cube; three-dimensional with sides of equal length

Example Sentences

A1 The cubic box was heavy.

A2 She bought a cubic vase for her flowers.

B1 The architect designed a cubic building for the city center.

B2 The scientist conducted experiments in a cubic chamber.

C1 The mathematician solved the cubic equation with ease.

C2 The artist created a stunning sculpture with cubic shapes.

Examples of cubic in a Sentence

formal The volume of the cube can be calculated using the formula for a cubic shape.

informal I bought a cubic yard of soil for my garden.

slang That new speaker has some serious cubic power!

figurative Her love for him was not just linear, but cubic in nature.

Grammatical Forms of cubic

• past tense: cubed
• plural: cubics
• comparative: more cubic
• superlative: most cubic
• present tense: cubes
• future tense: will cube
• perfect tense: has cubed
• continuous tense: is cubing
• singular: cubic
• positive degree: cubic
• infinitive: to cube
• gerund: cubing
• participle: cubed

Origin and Evolution of cubic

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'cubic' originated from the Latin word 'cubicus' which is derived from the Greek word 'kubikos' meaning 'having the form of a cube'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in reference to objects or shapes that have the form of a cube, the word 'cubic' has evolved to also describe mathematical concepts related to the cube, such as cubic equations and cubic units of measurement.