1. plural of calculus: branches of mathematics dealing with rates of change and accumulation
Usage: mathematics
2. plural of calculus: hard deposits that form in the body, especially on teeth or in organs
Usage: medical

Examples

• Students must master both differential and integral calculuses in advanced mathematics.
• The engineering program requires knowledge of multiple calculuses.
• Different calculuses are used to solve various types of mathematical problems.
• The dentist removed several calculuses from the patient’s teeth.
• Kidney calculuses can cause severe pain and require medical treatment.
• The doctor explained how calculuses form in the gallbladder.
• Regular dental cleaning helps prevent the formation of calculuses.