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Integral

integral (calculus)

noun in-teh-GRAHL Rare
Numbers & Measures Mathematics

Origin: from Latin 'integralis'

Also means

integral, essential

Usage Note

Integral in maths is the area under a curve, computed by integration. Das bestimmte Integral has fixed limits; das unbestimmte Integral does not. Taught in the final years of Gymnasium.

Examples

"Das Integral der Funktion gibt die Fläche unter der Kurve an."

Natural Translation

The integral of the function gives the area under the curve.

Literal Translation

The integral of the function gives the area under the curve.

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