(mathematics, computing) An electronic calculator that can handle trigonometric, exponential and often other advanced functions, and can show its output in scientific notation and sometimes in hexadecimal, octal or binary.

Synonym of felicific calculus

Synonym of felicific calculus

Synonym of felicific calculus

(historical, philosophy, economics) A quasi-mathematical technique proposed by 19th-century utilitarian ethical theorists for determining the net amount of happiness, pleasure, or utility resulting from an action, sometimes regarded as a precursor of cost-benefit analysis.

(logic) A minimalist version of propositional calculus which uses only the logical connectives → ("implies") and ⊥ ("false").

(inorganic chemistry) A colourless salt that absorbs moisture from the air and mainly used as a component in fertilizer.

(mathematics) A method in geometric topology for modifying framed links in the 3-sphere using a finite set of moves (the Kirby moves).

(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the calcaneus (heel bone).

(pathology) Of, pertaining to or containing calculi