calculus

calculus
[ˈkalkjʊləs]
(pl. calculuses)
  1. (pl. calculuses)(亦作 infinitesimal calculus)[mass noun]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
    微积分(主要有微分和积分)
  2. (pl. calculuses)(Mathematics & Logic)a particular method or system of calculation or reasoning
    (数,逻)演算(法),计算(法)
  3. (pl. calculi -lʌɪ, -liː)(Medicine)a concretion of minerals formed within the body, especially in the kidney or gall bladder
    (医)(尤指肾或胆囊的)结石,石
    ■another term for tartar
    同 tartar
语源
  1. mid 17th cent.: from Latin, literally small pebble (as used on an abacus')
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