calculus

CEFRC1

/ˈkæl.kjʊ.ləs/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A branch of mathematics dealing with change and quantities.

  2. 02

    noun

    A hard mass formed inside the body, such as on teeth.

Examples

  • I finally understand the basic principles of calculus.

  • I'll pay you back with my calculus notes.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˈkælk(j)ʊləs/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Any formal system in which symbolic expressions are manipulated according to fixed rules.

  2. Differential calculus and integral calculus considered as a single subject.

  3. Calculation; computation.

More examples

In context

  • Near-synonyms: analysis, mathematical analysis

  • lambda calculus

  • predicate calculus

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

* Borrowed from Latin calculus (“a pebble or stone used as reckoning counters in abacus”), diminutive of calx (“limestone”) + -ulus. * Mathematical topic is from differential calculus.