In mathematics, the term quartic describes something that pertains to the "fourth order", such as the function <math>x^4</math>. It may refer to one of the following:

  • Quartic function, a polynomial function of degree 4
  • Quartic equation, a polynomial equation of degree 4
  • Quartic curve, an algebraic curve of degree 4
  • Quartic reciprocity, a theorem from number theory
  • Quartic surface, a surface defined by an equation of degree 4

See also

  • Quart (disambiguation)
  • Quintic, relating to degree 5, as next higher above quartic
  • Cubic (disambiguation), relating to degree 3 or a cube, as next lower below quartic