functioncalculus
nounUK /ˈfʌŋkʃən ˈkælkjʊləs/
US /ˈfʌŋkʃən ˈkælkjələs/
A kind of math that studies how things change and how numbers connect to each other.
In function calculus, we learn how a small change in one number can make another number change.
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2. A way of figuring out how fast something is changing at a certain moment.
Using function calculus, she found how quickly the balloon was growing.
3. The study of smooth curves and the rules that describe them.
Function calculus helps us draw and understand curved lines on a graph.
4. A branch of math used in science and engineering to solve real problems.
Engineers use function calculus to design safe bridges.