calculus

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈkæl.kjʊ.ləs/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈkæl.kjə.ləs/

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• Hyphenation: en‧cal‧cu‧lus

Noun

Singular calculus

Plural calculi or calculuses

1. (uncountable) Calculus is a branch of mathematics that involves understanding mathematical functions.

   One use of calculus is for finding rates of change and maximization.