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pre•cal•cu•lus
(prē kal′kyə ləs),USA pronunciation [Math.]
adj.
n.
adj.
- Mathematicspertaining to the mathematical prerequisites for the study of calculus, as algebra, analytical geometry, and trigonometry.
n.
- Mathematicsthe course of study leading to calculus.
- pre- + calculus 1960–65