integral calculus

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the branch of mathematics that deals with integrals, especially the methods of ascertaining indefinite integrals and applying them to the solution of differential equations and the determining of areas, volumes, and lengths.

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Origin of integral calculus

First recorded in 1720–30

Words nearby integral calculus

integer, integers, integer vitae, integrable, integral, integral calculus, integral curve, integral domain, integral equation, integral function, integralism

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How to use integral calculus in a sentence

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She jumped at the chance to watch RT, or jumped at the chance to skip calculus homework.
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Instead the real defining issue—class—does not fit so easily into the current political calculus.
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With other emerging allies the calculus is trickier and leaves less margin for error.
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Considerable hemorrhages from the bladder may occur in vesical calculus, tuberculosis, and newgrowths.
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This tube T therefore becoming an integral part of the block itself.
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We are forced by the facts to regard the matter as an integral part of the business transaction related in this narrative.
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The books I could not get at, finding no way to open the transparent panels which seemed an integral part of the wall.
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You,” said I. “You drive a nail as if it were an abstruse problem in differential calculus.
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British Dictionary definitions for integral calculus

integral calculus

noun

the branch of calculus concerned with the determination of integrals and their application to the solution of differential equations, the determination of areas and volumes, etcCompare differential calculus

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Scientific definitions for integral calculus

integral calculus

The study of integration and its uses, such as in calculating areas bounded by curves, volumes bounded by surfaces, and solutions to differential equations. Compare calculus of variations differential calculus.