Synonyms for calculus
ˈkæl kyə ləs; -ˌlaɪcal·cu·lus

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1. calculusnoun

   Synonyms:
   infinitesimal calculus

2. calculusnoun

   Synonyms:
   stone

3. calculusnoun

   Synonyms:
   dental calculus, tartar

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1. calculus, concretionnoun

   a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body

   "renal calculi can be very painful"

   Synonyms:
   tophus, coalescence, conglutination, infinitesimal calculus, compression, concretion, coalition, compaction, densification, tartar, coalescency

2. tartar, calculus, tophusnoun

   an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums

   Synonyms:
   potassium bitartrate, tophus, chalkstone, infinitesimal calculus, concretion, cream of tartar, dragon, potassium hydrogen tartrate, tartar

3. calculus, infinitesimal calculusnoun

   the branch of mathematics that is concerned with limits and with the differentiation and integration of functions

   Synonyms:
   infinitesimal calculus, tartar, concretion, tophus

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1. calculusnoun

   Synonyms:
   (med.) [L. pl. Calculi.] morbid concretion

2. calculusnoun

   Synonyms:
   [Eng. pl. Calculuses.] fluxions, differential and integral calculus

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1. List of paraphrases for "calculus":

   calculation, math, arithmetic, calculating, computation

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1. calculus

   Synonyms:
   Dentistry Tartar

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1. Baba Faiz:

   Mathematics is not how fast you calculate, rather mathematics is how well you understand. Because a calculator can solve faster than anyone, but is unable to understand the difficult problems of differential calculus and integration.

2. Bernie Sanders:

   I mean, right now, under normal times, I wouldn't be talking to you from my home so yes, the calculus has absolutely changed. And you know, we're talking to a lot of people, and trying to figure out the best way forward.

3. Behnam Ben Taleblu:

   It's absolutely true that the protests in Iran are affecting the calculus over the decision to waive sanctions on Tehran.

4. Harry Harris:

   I think that's part of the readiness calculus that we have to go through when we consider the threat from North Korea.

5. Lloyd Austin:

   I think that went into the calculus.