integral calculus
nounUK /ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡrəl ˈkæl.kjə.ləs/
US /ˈɪn.tə.ɡrəl ˈkæl.kjə.ləs/
A kind of math that helps you add up lots of tiny pieces to find a whole total.
In integral calculus, we learned how to find the area under a curved line.
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2. The branch of mathematics that studies integrals and their properties.
Integral calculus is often taught after differential calculus.
3. A method of calculating totals by summing infinitely many small parts.
Engineers use integral calculus to compute the volume of complex shapes.
4. The mathematical study of accumulation and continuous change.
Integral calculus helps us understand how quantities build up over time.