calculus

cal·cu·lus

noun \-ləs\

plural cal·cu·li\-ˌlī, -ˌlē\ also cal·cu·lus·es

Definition of CALCULUS

1

a : a method of computation or calculation in a special notation (as of logic or symbolic logic) b : the mathematical methods comprising differential and integral calculus —often used with the

2

: calculation

3

a : a concretion usually of mineral salts around organic material found especially in hollow organs or ducts b : ¹tartar 2

4

: a system or arrangement of intricate or interrelated parts

Examples of CALCULUS

1. <by my calculus the more efficient air conditioner will have paid for itself within a span of five years>

Origin of CALCULUS

Latin, stone (used in reckoning)

First Known Use: 1666

Related to CALCULUS

Synonyms: arithmetic, calculation, ciphering, computation, figures, figuring, math, mathematics, number crunching, numbers, reckoning

Related Words: addition, division, multiplication, subtraction; calibration, measurement, mensuration; appraisal, assessment, estimation, evaluation, valuation

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Other Mathematics and Statistics Terms

abscissa, denominator, divisor, equilateral, exponent, hypotenuse, logarithm, oblique, radii, rhomb