Definition

The process of calculating the volume of a three-dimensional shape or solid.

Example

The engineer used cubature to find the volume of the irregularly shaped object.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term cubature?

Yeah, it’s about calculating the volume of solids, right?

Exactly! I was reading about it in my geometry book.

That’s interesting! I always found volume calculations a bit tricky.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cubature is formed from "cubus" (meaning cube) and "-tura" (a suffix used in Latin to denote a process or result). The word refers to the process of measuring the volume of a cube or solid figure.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'cube' when you hear 'cubature' — it relates to measuring the volume of a cube or solid shape.

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