Cubic ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Cubic ( adjective )

1. Having the shape of a cube.
2. Measured by the cube of a unit, typically a centimeter.

Origin:

Mid 17th century: from latin cubicus "having the shape of a cube", from cubus "cube".

Examples:

1. The cubic shape of the box made it easy to pack.
2. The room was cubic in shape.
3. The cubic meter is the standard unit of volume.
4. The cubic yard is the standard unit of volume in the United States.
5. The cubic inch is a small unit of volume.

(As a noun)

Cubic ( noun )

1. Having the shape of a cube.
2. Measured by the cube of a unit, typically a centimeter.

Origin:

Mid 17th century: from latin cubicus "having the shape of a cube", from cubus "cube".

Examples:

1. The cubic shape of the box made it easy to pack.
2. The room was cubic in shape.
3. The cubic meter is the standard unit of volume.
4. The cubic yard is the standard unit of volume in the United States.
5. The cubic inch is a small unit of volume.