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Greek for "stone". Recalls the small stones used for counting in the most ancient times. Also the source of "calculate". Still used in some north African and Middle Eastern countries when referring to kidney and gall "stones", and still used today by dentists referring to plaque on your teeth.
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Where did the word algebra and calculus came from?
algebra - arabic, calculus - latin
What does the word ''Calculus'' mean in Math?
In basic terms, Calculus is Differentiation and Integration And all things associated with that.
What is the pluarl form of Calculus?
The plural of calculus is generally "calculi." The word "calculuses" is also a plural, but very rare.
Where did the word zero originate from?
Zero is a cipher (Arabic numeral) and is derived from the French word zéro which is derived from Medieval Latin zephirum which is in turn derived from the Arabic word sifr.
Which word is derived from words meaning both whole and burned?
The word that is derived from words meaning both whole and burned is holocaust.
What is a synonym for calculus?
Calculus is calculus. There isn't really another word for it.
What is the origin of calculus?
"calculus". is the Latin word for pebble
What is the plural form of calculus?
There are several meanings to the word 'calculus.' The plural for calculus is 'calculi.' There is no plural for the calculus we use in mathematics.
Where did the word algebra and calculus came from?
algebra - arabic, calculus - latin
Which does not belong cirrus calculus cumulus stratus?
"Calculus" This is one: Not a cloud formation as the others are. Two: Calculus is a type of mathematic word form.
What does the word ''Calculus'' mean in Math?
In basic terms, Calculus is Differentiation and Integration And all things associated with that.
What is the pluarl form of Calculus?
The plural of calculus is generally "calculi." The word "calculuses" is also a plural, but very rare.
Where was He symbol derived from?
it is derived from the word Helium.
What is the reason for naming calcium?
Calcium is derived from the Latin word for a pebble or a small stone, calculus. It was probably named that because most stones contain a high percent of calcium salts, as chalk is Calcium Carbonate.
What is a one word synonym for calculus?
The term calculus is a branch of mathematics. A synonym might be differentiation.The term calculus in medicine means a stone (kidney stone, gallstone).
From which Latin word is factory derived?
The word factory is derived from the medieval Latin word factoria. It is also derived from the Latin word factor.
Moringa is derived from the word?
The name is derived from the Tamil word murunggai (முருங்கை)
