precalculus

American  

[pree-kal-kyuh-luhs] / priˈkæl kjə ləs /

adjective

1. pertaining to the mathematical prerequisites for the study of calculus, as algebra, analytical geometry, and trigonometry.

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noun

1. the course of study leading to calculus.

Etymology

Origin of precalculus

First recorded in 1960–65; pre- + calculus

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precalculus

He attended Gaspar De Portola Middle School’s highly gifted magnet and is the only Chaminade freshman taking precalculus math.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2022

Inmates can take classes in literature, astronomy, American government, precalculus and others to earn an Associate of Arts degree.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 19, 2022

AP chemistry, precalculus AB—most of my peers would barely give these a second glance.

From Scientific American ● Jul. 28, 2021

It will be helpful to recognize and identify these basic or “toolkit functions” in our work in algebra, precalculus and calculus.

From Textbooks ● Sep. 23, 2020

The bell rang with the sixty-second warning for the next class, and Kaisha waved as she ducked into precalculus.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

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