Calculus

Word CALCULUS
Character 8
Hyphenation cal cu lus
Pronunciations /ˈkæl.kjʊ.ləs/

Definitions and meanings of "Calculus"

What do we mean by calculus?

An abnormal concretion in the body, usually formed of mineral salts and found in the gallbladder, kidney, or urinary bladder, for example. noun

The branch of mathematics that deals with limits and the differentiation and integration of functions of one or more variables. noun

A method of analysis or calculation using a special symbolic notation. noun

The combined mathematics of differential calculus and integral calculus. noun

A system or method of calculation. noun

A small stone; a pebble. noun

In pathology, a general term for inorganic concretions of various kinds formed in various parts of the body. noun

In mathematics, any highly systematic method of treating a large variety of problems by the use of some peculiar system of algebraic notation. noun

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 noun

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

A method of treating geometry by defining a point as the center of gravity of certain other points to which coëfficients or weights are ascribed. noun

That branch of mathematics which treats of the forms of functions that shall satisfy given conditions. noun

That branch of mathematical logic that treats of all operations that satisfy given conditions. noun

The science that treats of the computation of the probabilities of events, or the application of numbers to chance. noun

A branch of mathematics in which the laws of dependence which bind the variable quantities together are themselves subject to change. noun

A method of investigating mathematical questions by using the ratio of certain indefinitely small quantities called differentials. The problems are primarily of this form: to find how the change in some variable quantity alters at each instant the value of a quantity dependent upon it. noun

That part of algebra which treats of exponents. noun

A method of investigating the relations of real or imaginary quantities by the use of the imaginary symbols and quantities of algebra. noun

Calculation; computation.

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

(often definite, the calculus) Differential calculus and integral calculus considered as a single subject; analysis.

A stony concretion that forms in a bodily organ.

Deposits of calcium phosphate salts on teeth.

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

The one reason to allow Starbucks to take over the world. Urban Dictionary

1.The branch of mathematics that is stereotypically recognized as being difficult and intimidating owing to the fact that it sounds like the word "calculator". Urban Dictionary

Calculus, which was discovered by Newton and Liebniz, nothwithstanding all credit being given to Newton, is one of the most beautiful forms of intellectual material. Calculus requires and emphasizes the development of new methods of thinking, and therefore it is not for the weak minded. Calculus has many practical applications including molecular and ecological biology, physics, engineering, social and political sciences, and business. After completing a very involved and thought-provoking problem involving differential equations or integrals, one might feel a certain "high." Urban Dictionary

Calculus is how we know everything about everything, except sex, maybe. It is also a name for the page and a half of indecipherable foreplay used in university physics textbooks before they give you the formula for something. Urban Dictionary

The highest form of fuckery known to man. the reason for cracked out college students randomly combusting into a bucket of tears. the ultimate in mind fuckeration. Urban Dictionary

Calculus is a branch of mathematics, developed independently by Newton and Leibniz and formalized in the 19th century by various mathematicians, that revolutionized human understanding of the world. Mathematically, it allows us to talk about instantaneous rates of change and areas under arbitrary curves. Doesn't sound important? When does anyone use this? Differential equations, which express the relation between two quantities in terms of how they change with respect to one another, allow us to model situations in which we cannot explicitly find the relationship between quantities. This concept can be applied to model situations in physics, engineering, chemistry (how does this reaction progress?), physiology (how does a muscle contract?)...just about any science, as well as economics, sociology (how do new ideas spread?), and more. If you want to understand the world today, you need to understand calculus. Statistics too...but that's another story. Calculus is not some super-hard subject that only the most brilliant can handle. If you have a good teacher who explains things precisely, you can learn calculus. (Finding such a teacher, unfortunately, can be the hard part.) Urban Dictionary

Usually the highest level of math taught at high schools. Must be taken by those considering to major in engineering, math or physics. Otherwise, should still be taken to make transcript look better. Urban Dictionary

A subject within mathematics usually taught in final years of high school that's overused by the media, as of 2008, to describe any circumstance where various decisions would result in various outcomes (which is true for any decision simple or complex). Most often used in the phrase "....the calculus of..." Urban Dictionary

A chronic illness, usually fatal, caused by extreme stress continuous confusion; symptoms include palpitations of the heart and endless depression (dysthymia). Urban Dictionary

Calculus is a generic term referring to any form of mathematics which has axioms and at least one fundamental theory. Some examples of mathematics that can be categorized as calculus are: algebra, geometry, arithmetic, etc. Due to corruption of the definition over time, in modern usage "calculus" almost exclusively refers to "The Calculus." The Calculus is also known as "Newton's Calculus," or "Leibniz’s Calculus" depending on who you ask. Mathematics majors tend to refer to The Calculus as "Leibniz’s Calculus" and physics majors tend to refer to The Calculus as "Newton's Calculus.” Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Calculus

The word "calculus" in example sentences

Be it women, money, power or fame, the calculus is the same. drkrick says: ❋ Unknown (2010)

For the GOPer base, the calculus is the following: Tax money spent on infrastructure, running the gov't and and foreign and domestic programs? ❋ Unknown (2009)

So Midland, plainly put, you think we should spend money on killing people for the political benefit of the Democratic party, and that anyone who objects to this calculus is a petulant child? ❋ Unknown (2009)

For the GOPer base, the calculus is the following: ❋ Unknown (2009)

We have no space for students at the high school, and 40 students in calculus classes. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I went from getting As in calculus to getting B minuses and Cs. I just couldn't concentrate. ❋ Kateelliott (2009)

The calculus is clear for most Democratic incumbents, especially those in tight races like Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid: Nothing could be worse on the eve of elections than images of people being booted out of their homes by big banks that have relied on sloppy, if not fraudulent, paperwork. ❋ Steven Mufson (2010)

The Governor's political calculus is clear: It is better to leave public services in tatters than impose higher taxes on corporations reaping record profits in the midst of the Great Recession. ❋ Elissa D. Barrett (2010)

I am pretty sure that Obama knows what the Republican calculus is on the matter regarding the benefits of obstruction vs. cooperation. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I'm sure they'll regret putting the world's drug industry out of business, but the political calculus is pretty clear. ❋ Unknown (2009)

His calculus is this: making Muslims look evil = helping Israel. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The concept of how one's welfare, well-being, or utility is personal and not easy to measure, even after the extraordinary developments in calculus and the marginal revolution in economics in the 1700s and 1800s, was understood long before Marshall's statement of the problem. ❋ Unknown (2009)

If you think that calculus is anywhere near as important to know as statistics, I believe you are at least a generation out of date. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I would imagine the crude calculus is something like this. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Another thing about calculus is that I didn't actually retain a lot of the information. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The calculus is simple: money flows as long as congress knows. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"I have [CALCULUS] first [hour]?! Someone give me a fucking [latte]..." ❋ Kissinclosets (2005)

"Don't [expect] to pass calculus unless your mental [math] ability exceeds that of a [TI-83]" ❋ Tapier (2009)

Dude 1: "Yo man I got some [bomb-ass shit] that will fuck you up. Let's go blaze." Dude 2: "Nah dude I got this problem for [calc] homework that involves [differential] equations and slope fields, and if I figure it out, my high will be stronger than the high off the strongest chronic" ❋ Nirvanarageatm (2004)

[Engineering student]: I forgot [the formula] for the volume of a sphere, but I was able to figure it out from the area of a circle using calculus. Non-engineering student: I looked in the back of [the textbook]. ❋ Nick Bentzen (2008)

Why is that kid crying over there in [the library] at [4a].m.? [Calculus], man. ❋ Jwrigh (2015)

Guy 1: [I have to go] to [calculus] class now. Guy 2: [Calculus]? That sucks. Guy 1: No it doesn't. I'm finally learning math that I can apply -- you can't be an [engineer] without it! ❋ Daniel M (2006)

"I'm taking [AP Calculus] my [senior year]. I think it'll give me more [options] for college." ❋ AbnormalBoy (2004)

Article title: "The Calculus of Union Strikes" "What do Steven Chu and John [Holdren] have to say about the calculus of corn-based [ethanol], and its impact on [biodiversity] in farm country" from the NY Times "The calculus of reward and punishment in this world is surely more complex than sin equals cancer." from MSNBC ❋ Shgraider (2009)

I feel like [my head] is gonna [explode], this calculus is [killing] me. ❋ -C&C (2011)

Any Given Major: "I need help with my calculus homework." [Physics Major]: "Are you referring to 'Newton's Calculus?'" [Math Major]: "I think you mean 'Leibniz's Calculus'" Physics Major: “No, I mean ‘Newton’s Calculus,’ because Newton slapped [Leibniz] around like a step-child at Wal*Mart.” Math Major: sob sob ❋ Andrew (2005)

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