adjective
cubic
KYOO-bik/ˈkjuːbɪk/
Relating to a cube and its three-dimensional measure.
The wooden block has a cubic shape, with equal edges and square faces.
Etymology
The cube takes its name from a six-sided die, whose shape supplied the geometric image. In measurements, 'cubic' extends that three-dimensional idea to units of volume.
In context
And the volume, well, basketball is about like a cubic foot.
More examples
- We order three cubic yards of gravel for the driveway.
- The puzzle consists of small cubic blocks.
- In a cubic equation, the highest power of the variable is three.
Forms
cube noun — A solid with six equal square faces.
Similar words
- cubical
- Describes cube shape rather than volume units or third powers.
- volumetric
- Concerns volume measurement without specifying cube shape or third powers.