precalculus

pre·cal·cu·lus

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pree-kal-kyuh-luh s]
- /priˈkæl kyə ləs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pree-kal-kyuh-luh s]
- /priˈkæl kyə ləs/

Definitions of precalculus word

adjective precalculus pertaining to the mathematical prerequisites for the study of calculus, as algebra, analytical geometry, and trigonometry. 1
noun precalculus the course of study leading to calculus. 1
noun precalculus school subject: algebra 1
adjective precalculus a course of mathematics in certain American schools, intended to prepare students for the study of calculus 0

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Origin of precalculus

First appearance:

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

First recorded in 1960-65; pre- + calculus

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Parts of speech for Precalculus

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precalculus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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