Definitions for calculus
ˈkæl kyə ləs; -ˌlaɪcal·cu·lus

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. calculus, concretionnoun

   a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body

   "renal calculi can be very painful"

2. tartar, calculus, tophusnoun

   an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums

3. calculus, infinitesimal calculusnoun

   the branch of mathematics that is concerned with limits and with the differentiation and integration of functions

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. calculusnoun

   calculation, computation

2. calculusnoun

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

3. calculusnoun

   Differential calculus and integral calculus considered as a single subject; analysis.

4. calculusnoun

   A stony concretion that forms in a bodily organ.

   renal calculus ( = kidney stone)

5. calculusnoun

   Deposits of calcium phosphate salts on teeth.

6. calculusnoun

   A decision-making method, especially one appropriate for a specialised realm.

7. Etymology: calculus, diminutive of calx + -ulus.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. CALCULUSnoun

   The stone in the bladder.

   Etymology: Latin.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Calculus

   Calculus, originally called infinitesimal calculus or "the calculus of infinitesimals", is the mathematical study of continuous change, in the same way that geometry is the study of shape, and algebra is the study of generalizations of arithmetic operations. It has two major branches, differential calculus and integral calculus; the former concerns instantaneous rates of change, and the slopes of curves, while the latter concerns accumulation of quantities, and areas under or between curves. These two branches are related to each other by the fundamental theorem of calculus, and they make use of the fundamental notions of convergence of infinite sequences and infinite series to a well-defined limit.Infinitesimal calculus was developed independently in the late 17th century by Isaac Newton and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz. Later work, including codifying the idea of limits, put these developments on a more solid conceptual footing. Today, calculus has widespread uses in science, engineering, and social science.

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1. calculus

   Calculus is a branch of mathematics that studies continuous change. It consists of two related aspects: differential calculus, which concerns rates of change and slopes of curves, and integral calculus, which concerns accumulation of quantities and areas under curves. Calculus is used in many fields such as physics, engineering, economics, statistics, etc., to solve complex problems and understand the changes in systems.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Calculusnoun

   any solid concretion, formed in any part of the body, but most frequent in the organs that act as reservoirs, and in the passages connected with them; as, biliary calculi; urinary calculi, etc

2. Calculusnoun

   a method of computation; any process of reasoning by the use of symbols; any branch of mathematics that may involve calculation

3. Etymology: [L, calculus. See Calculate, and Calcule.]

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1. Calculus

   Calculus is the mathematical study of change, in the same way that geometry is the study of shape and algebra is the study of operations and their application to solving equations. It has two major branches, differential calculus, and integral calculus; these two branches are related to each other by the fundamental theorem of calculus. Both branches make use of the fundamental notions of convergence of infinite sequences and infinite series to a well-defined limit. Calculus has widespread uses in science, economics, and engineering and can solve many problems that algebra alone cannot. Calculus is a major part of modern mathematics education. A course in calculus is a gateway to other, more advanced courses in mathematics devoted to the study of functions and limits, broadly called mathematical analysis. Calculus has historically been called "the calculus of infinitesimals", or "infinitesimal calculus". The word "calculus" comes from Latin and means a small stone used for counting. More generally, calculus refers to any method or system of calculation guided by the symbolic manipulation of expressions. Some examples of other well-known calculi are propositional calculus, calculus of variations, lambda calculus, and process calculus.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Calculus

   kal′kū-lus, n. a stone-like concretion which forms in certain parts of the body: one of the higher branches of mathematics:—pl. Calculi (kal′kū-li).—adj. Cal′culose, stony or like stone: gritty: affected with stone or with gravel.—Calculus of finite differences not merely does not consider differentials, but does not assume continuity.—Differential calculus, a method of treating the values of ratios of differentials or the increments of quantities continually varying; Integral calculus, the summation of an infinite series of differentials. [L.—calx.]

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of calculus in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of calculus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of calculus in a Sentence

1. Lloyd Austin:

   I think that went into the calculus.

2. Michael Kugelman:

   The operational calculus is not really going to change at this point.

3. Vice President Joe Biden:

   I've given this a lot of thought and dealing internally with the family on how we do this, the calculus for this has been evaluating his personal feelings, having just come off Beau's passing.

4. Alex Conant:

   Every member has their own calculus and certainly some of them are taking a principled position, regardless of the politics, but for the vast majority of Republican members, the lesson of the last two years is don't comment on Trump's tweets because they have a short shelf life, but the damage you can do to yourself can be permanent.

5. Darren Byler:

   Continuing to limit births among populations deemed problematic is certainly part of the calculus, if there was no policy across the whole country, it would be difficult to enforce a separate one for poor people and Muslims.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=calculus
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Calculus
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=calculus
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calculus
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calculus
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=calculus
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=calculus