nonic

adj — 3 senses

nonic

adj

/ˈnɒ.nɪk/

Etymology From the Latin nōnus (“ninth”) + -ic.

1

Mathematics, Sciences Describing a polynomial that has 9 as the highest exponent of its terms.

2

Algebraic geometry, Geometry, Mathematics, Sciences Describing a curve the equation of which is nonic.

nonic

adj

Etymology From nonik (c. 1918; patented 1913), trade name for no-nick, by the Nonik Glassware Company.

1

Describing a type of beer glass used in British public houses; in the form of a truncated cone with a bulge around outside, just below the rim.

  • a 20-ounce nonic glass

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