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integral calculus

The study of integration and its uses, such as in finding volumes, areas, and solutions of differential equations.

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integral calculus

(Mathematics) the branch of calculus concerned with the determination of integrals and their application to the solution of differential equations, the determination of areas and volumes, etc. Compare differential calculus

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in′tegral cal′culus

the branch of mathematics that deals with integration and its use in the solution of differential equations and the determining of areas, volumes, and lengths.

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integral calculus - the part of calculus that deals with integration and its application in the solution of differential equations and in determining areas or volumes etc.

math, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement

infinitesimal calculus, calculus - the branch of mathematics that is concerned with limits and with the differentiation and integration of functions

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Integralrechnung

integral calculus

n (Math) → Integralrechnung f

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integral calculus

n (Math) → calcolo integrale

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