integral calculus

American  

noun

1. 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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integral calculus British  

noun

1. 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, etc Compare differential calculus

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integral calculus Scientific  

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

2. Compare calculus of variations differential calculus

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Etymology

Origin of integral calculus

First recorded in 1720–30

Example Sentences

Integral calculus arose from trying to solve the problem of finding the area of a region between the graph of a function and the x-axis.

From Textbooks • Mar. 30, 2016

Integral calculus is the study of integrals and their applications.

From Textbooks • Mar. 30, 2016

Integral calculus is needed to sum the field for an arbitrary shape current.

From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015

"Integral calculus is a treat compared to this," he said to himself as he reviewed the problem.

From Kathleen by Morley, Christopher