calculus
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1. the branch of mathematics that is concerned with limits and with the differentiation and integration of functions (noun.cognition)
| hypernym | : | pure mathematics, |
| definition | : | the branches of mathematics that study and develop the principles of mathematics for their own sake rather than for their immediate usefulness (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | analysis, |
| definition | : | a branch of mathematics involving calculus and the theory of limits; sequences and series and integration and differentiation (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | differential calculus, method of fluxions, |
| definition | : | the part of calculus that deals with the variation of a function with respect to changes in the independent variable (or variables) by means of the concepts of derivative and differential (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | integral calculus, |
| definition | : | the part of calculus that deals with integration and its application in the solution of differential equations and in determining areas or volumes etc. (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | calculus of variations, |
| definition | : | the calculus of maxima and minima of definite integrals (noun.cognition) |
| domain category | : | math, mathematics, maths, |
| definition | : | a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement (noun.cognition) |
2. a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body (noun.object)
| hypernym | : | rock, stone, |
| definition | : | a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter (noun.object) |
| hyponym | : | enterolith, |
| definition | : | a calculus occurring in the intestines (noun.object) |
| hyponym | : | bilestone, gallstone, |
| definition | : | a calculus formed in the gall bladder or its ducts (noun.object) |
| hyponym | : | ptyalith, |
| definition | : | calculus in a salivary gland (noun.object) |
| hyponym | : | urolith, |
| definition | : | a urinary stone (noun.object) |
3. an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums (noun.object)
4. the branch of mathematics that is concerned with limits and with the differentiation and integration of functions (noun.cognition)
5. a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body (noun.object)
| derivation | : | calculous, |
| definition | : | relating to or caused by or having a calculus or calculi (adj.pert) |
6. the branch of mathematics that is concerned with limits and with the differentiation and integration of functions (noun.cognition)
7. a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body (noun.object)
| derivation | : | calculous, |
| definition | : | relating to or caused by or having a calculus or calculi (adj.pert) |
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