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calculus

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkælkjələs/

calculus means: A type of mathematics used to study changing amounts and calculate areas.

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MATHEMATICSB2

A type of mathematics used to study changing amounts and calculate areas.

  • We study calculus at college.
  • She used calculus to calculate the rate of change.
  • Have you taken an introductory calculus course?

Common phrases: study calculus, calculus course, differential calculus, integral calculus

BODY STONEC2

A hard lump that forms inside a body part, such as a kidney.

  • The scan showed a small calculus.
  • A calculus blocked the flow of urine.
  • The surgeon removed two calculi from the bladder.

Similar words: stone

Common phrases: renal calculus, bladder calculus, remove a calculus

Questions about calculus

What does calculus mean?

A type of mathematics used to study changing amounts and calculate areas.

What is calculus in other languages?

Türkçe: kalkülüs · Español: cálculo · Français: calcul infinitésimal · Deutsch: Infinitesimalrechnung · Italiano: calcolo infinitesimale · 日本語: 微積分

How do you pronounce calculus?

It is pronounced /ˈkælkjələs/.

How do you use calculus in a sentence?

We study calculus at college. She used calculus to calculate the rate of change.

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