indefinite integral
a representation, usually in symbolic form, of any function whose derivative is a given function.
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Origin of indefinite integral
1- Also called antiderivative.
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How to use indefinite integral in a sentence
The first inquiry leads directly to the indefinite integral, the second directly to the definite integral.
British Dictionary definitions for indefinite integral
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any function whose derivative is the given function, as x ², x ² + 3, x ²–5, etc of 2x
the schema representing all such functions, here x ² + k
the symbolic representation of this as a function of the given function, written ʃ f (x) dx where f (x) is the given function
the symbol ʃ
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Scientific definitions for indefinite integral
[ ĭn-dĕf′ə-nĭt ]
A function whose derivative is a given function.
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