Neliölliset

Neliölliset is a Finnish term that broadly refers to things that are square or related to squares. In mathematics, it is most commonly used in the context of quadratic equations, which are often referred to as "neliölliset yhtälöt." These are equations of the form ax² + bx + c = 0, where 'a', 'b', and 'c' are coefficients and 'x' is the variable. The highest power of the variable in such equations is two, hence the connection to "square" or "neliö."

The term can also appear in geometry when discussing square shapes or figures with square properties. For example, a "neliöllinen pinta-ala" would refer to the area of a square. While "neliöllinen" directly translates to "quadratic" or "square-like," its specific meaning is usually clarified by the context in which it is used. In everyday language, it might describe something that has a square shape or a certain geometric proportion. However, its most precise and frequent application is in mathematical and scientific terminology.