calculus

/ˈkæl.kjʊ.ləs/noun
High School
1

Calculation; computation.

2

Any formal system in which symbolic expressions are manipulated according to fixed rules.

3

Differential calculus and integral calculus considered as a single subject.

4

A stony concretion that forms in a bodily organ.

5

Deposits of calcium phosphate salts on teeth.

6

A decision-making method, especially one appropriate for a specialised realm.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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