magic square


noun

a square containing integers arranged in an equal number of rows and columns so that the sum of the integers in any row, column, or diagonal is the same.

Origin of magic square

First recorded in 1695–1705

British Dictionary definitions for magic square

magic square

noun

a square array of rows of integers arranged so that the sum of the integers is the same when taken vertically, horizontally, or diagonally

Scientific definitions for magic square

magic square

A square that contains numbers arranged in equal rows and columns such that the sum of each row, column, and sometimes diagonal is the same.