calculus

US /ˈkæl.kjə.ləs/
UK /ˈkæl.kjə.ləs/
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calcul

the branch of mathematics that deals with the finding and properties of derivatives and integrals of functions, by methods originally based on the summation of infinitesimal differences. The two main types are differential calculus and integral calculus.

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She is studying calculus in college.
Elle étudie le calcul à l'université.
Calculus is essential for many fields of science and engineering.
Le calcul est essentiel pour de nombreux domaines scientifiques et d'ingénierie.
2.

calcul, tartre

a concretion formed in the body, especially in the kidney or gallbladder; a stone

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The patient was diagnosed with a kidney calculus.
Le patient a été diagnostiqué avec un calcul rénal.
Dental calculus, also known as tartar, can lead to gum disease.
Le tartre dentaire, également connu sous le nom de tartre, peut entraîner des maladies des gencives.