indefinite integral

noun

, Mathematics.

1. a representation, usually in symbolic form, of any function whose derivative is a given function.

indefinite integral

noun

1. maths
   1. any function whose derivative is the given function, as x ², x ² + 3, x ²–5, etc of 2x
   2. the schema representing all such functions, here x ² + k
   3. the symbolic representation of this as a function of the given function, written ʃ f ( x ) dx where f ( x ) is the given function
   4. the symbol ʃ

indefinite integral

/ ĭn-dĕf′ə-nĭt /

1. A function whose derivative is a given function.

Word History and Origins

Origin of indefinite integral¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

The first inquiry leads directly to the indefinite integral, the second directly to the definite integral.

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