a chronic illness, usually fatal, caused by extreme stress continuous confusion; symptoms include palpitations of the heart and endless depression (dysthymia).
by -C&C February 24, 2011
Calculus is a generic term referring to any form of mathematics which has axioms and at least one fundamental theory. Some examples of mathematics that can be categorized as calculus are: algebra, geometry, arithmetic, etc.
Due to corruption of the definition over time, in modern usage "calculus" almost exclusively refers to "The Calculus." The Calculus is also known as "Newton's Calculus," or "Leibniz’s Calculus" depending on who you ask. Mathematics majors tend to refer to The Calculus as "Leibniz’s Calculus" and physics majors tend to refer to The Calculus as "Newton's Calculus.”
Due to corruption of the definition over time, in modern usage "calculus" almost exclusively refers to "The Calculus." The Calculus is also known as "Newton's Calculus," or "Leibniz’s Calculus" depending on who you ask. Mathematics majors tend to refer to The Calculus as "Leibniz’s Calculus" and physics majors tend to refer to The Calculus as "Newton's Calculus.”
Any Given Major: "I need help with my calculus homework."
Physics Major: "Are you referring to 'Newton's Calculus?'"
Math Major: "I think you mean 'Leibniz's Calculus'"
Physics Major: “No, I mean ‘Newton’s Calculus,’ because Newton slapped Leibniz around like a step-child at Wal*Mart.”
Math Major: sob sob
Physics Major: "Are you referring to 'Newton's Calculus?'"
Math Major: "I think you mean 'Leibniz's Calculus'"
Physics Major: “No, I mean ‘Newton’s Calculus,’ because Newton slapped Leibniz around like a step-child at Wal*Mart.”
Math Major: sob sob
by Andrew April 04, 2005
A topic that most people don't understand because they're too stupid.
Some have a superficial understanding of this topic.
Some have a superficial understanding of this topic.
implicitly differentiate x^2 + y^2 = 2, biatch!!
by LeonC March 30, 2004
Form of math derived by Isaac Newton consisting mainly of derivatives and integrals. Allows one to get the slope of the tangent line of a curve or the area under the curve, respectively. Extremely useful in almost all areas of science. Newton wrote it in two weeks, and often takes us about a year to learn.
From calculus, we know that the derivative of position is velocity, and the velocity is acceleration. A third derivative, the jerk (what you feel when a car suddenly stops), can be found, but is not seen as often. These relationships are crucial to the physical sciences.
From calculus, we know that the derivative of position is velocity, and the velocity is acceleration. A third derivative, the jerk (what you feel when a car suddenly stops), can be found, but is not seen as often. These relationships are crucial to the physical sciences.
by MikeNolan October 20, 2003
a ridiculous type of math that people who are losers provide definitions about on a website created for terms that are relevant in everyday conversation to peers
(urban dictionary). These same losers also find it relevant to mention the different types of calculus and who defined it as if that is important. Unless you are a math
major or engineering major then learning calculus has no meaning or purpose to you. And if you do have those subjects as actual majors then you prolly are a
20-something virgin who has never been on a date before with a real live member of the opposite sex.
(urban dictionary). These same losers also find it relevant to mention the different types of calculus and who defined it as if that is important. Unless you are a math
major or engineering major then learning calculus has no meaning or purpose to you. And if you do have those subjects as actual majors then you prolly are a
20-something virgin who has never been on a date before with a real live member of the opposite sex.
Nerd: I find equations that use the "chain rule" in calculus to be the most satisfying to solve.
Normal person: Wow, have you ever had sex with a real person?
Nerd: Sadly, no I havent.
Normal person: wow, (yawn) thats a big surprise.
Normal person: Wow, have you ever had sex with a real person?
Nerd: Sadly, no I havent.
Normal person: wow, (yawn) thats a big surprise.
by Skidmark McGee February 16, 2007
by Captain Illmatic November 15, 2006