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

Average grades in preparatory math, precalculus and calculus across UC continue their five-year decline, while D and F grades, no-pass marks and withdrawals in those courses have gone up.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

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

Apparently, class has started without our knowing, because Mr. Applebaum, who is ostensibly teaching us precalculus but is mostly teaching me that pain and suffering must be endured stoically, says, "You feel what, Tiny?"

From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan

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