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precalculus

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pre⋅cal⋅cu⋅lus

[pree-kal-kyuh-luhs] Mathematics
–adjective
1. pertaining to the mathematical prerequisites for the study of calculus, as algebra, analytical geometry, and trigonometry.
–noun
2. the course of study leading to calculus.

Origin:
1960–65; pre- + calculus
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pre·cal·cu·lus   (prē-kāl'kyə-ləs)   
n.  A course of study taken as a prerequisite for the study of calculus.
pre·cal'cu·lus adj.
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