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integral calculus

–noun
the branch of mathematics that deals with integrals, esp. the methods of ascertaining indefinite integrals and applying them to the solution of differential equations and the determining of areas, volumes, and lengths.

Origin:
1720–30
integral calculus  
n.   The study of integration and its uses, such as in finding volumes, areas, and solutions of differential equations.

integral calculus

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

integral calculus  
The study of integration and its uses, such as in calculating areas bounded by curves, volumes bounded by surfaces, and solutions to differential equations. Compare calculus of variations, differential calculus.

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