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“Calculous” or “Calculus”

calculous / calculus are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

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calculous

  • adjectiverelating to or caused by or having a calculus or calculi.

calculus k·AE·l·k·y·ah·l·ah·s

  • nouna hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body.
  • nounthe branch of mathematics that is concerned with limits and with the differentiation and integration of functions.
Usage

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“calculous”

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“calculus”

  • …smooth submanifolds in the resulting calculus.
  • …of the inorganic content of calculus.
  • Hydrogamasellus calculus
  • …logic and computer science, lambda calculus, also written as λ-calculus, is…
  • Hydrogamasellus calculus is a species of mite…
  • …math classes including Algebra II, Precalculus, Laboratory Calculus, Accelerated Laboratory Calculus,…
  • …de Saint-Venant developed a vector calculus similar to that of Grassmann…
  • …ceramic sherds, organic materials, dental calculus, and sediments and animal remains…
  • Calculus BC
  • …expressive power as the lambda calculus, but builds its expressions differently.

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