Infinitesimal Calculus (Noun)
Meaning
The branch of mathematics that is concerned with limits and with the differentiation and integration of functions.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The study of infinitesimal calculus is crucial for understanding many concepts in physics and engineering.
- Infinitesimal calculus is a fundamental tool for modeling and analyzing complex systems in fields such as economics and biology.
- The development of infinitesimal calculus by Sir Isaac Newton and German mathematician Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz in the 17th century revolutionized mathematics and science.
- Infinitesimal calculus is used to optimize functions, find the maximum and minimum values of functions, and solve problems involving rates of change.
- Students of infinitesimal calculus learn to apply mathematical techniques to solve problems involving accumulation and rates of change in a wide range of fields.