1. a branch of mathematics dealing with rates of change and accumulation, including differential and integral calculus
2. a hard deposit that forms on teeth
Usage: dental
3. a hard mass formed in the body, especially in the kidney or gallbladder
Usage: medical

Examples

• She struggled with calculus in her senior year of high school.
• Calculus is required for most engineering programs.
• The dentist removed calculus buildup from his teeth.
• Regular brushing helps prevent calculus formation.
• The patient had surgery to remove a kidney calculus.
• Gallbladder calculus can cause severe pain.
• Newton and Leibniz both developed calculus independently.