cubic vs oval

cubic

adj
  • Having three equal axes and all angles 90°. 

  • Used in the names of units of volume formed by multiplying a unit of length by itself twice. 

  • Of a class of polynomial of the form ax³+bx²+cx+d 

noun
  • A cubic curve. 

oval

adj
  • Having the shape of an oval. 

  • Of or pertaining to an ovum. 

noun
  • A thing having such a shape, such as an arena. 

  • In a projective plane, a set of points such that no three are collinear and there is a unique tangent line at each point. 

  • An elongated round shape resembling an egg or ellipse. 

  • A sports field, typically but not exclusively oval in shape. 

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