(mathematics) Of or relating to the fifth degree, such as a quintic polynomial which has the form ax⁵+bx⁴+cx³+dx²+ex+f=0 (containing a term with the independent variable raised to the fifth power).

(mathematics) a quintic polynomial: ax⁵+bx⁴+cx³+dx²+ex+f

plural of quintic

In a quintic manner.

(mathematics) Any function of a polynomial whose greatest exponent is 5.

plural of quintic function

(music) An alto ophicleide.

plural of quinticlave