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definite integral — n. Math. an integral in which the range of integration is specified: its value equals the area on a graph bounded by a curve, the x axis, and two given ordinates … English World dictionary
definite integral — Integration In te*gra tion ([i^]n t[ e]*gr[=a] sh[u^]n), n. [L. integratio a renewing, restoring: cf. F. int[ e]gration.] [1913 Webster] 1. The act or process of making whole or entire. [1913 Webster] 2. (Math.) The operation of finding the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
definite integral — noun the integral of a function over a definite interval • Hypernyms: ↑integral … Useful english dictionary
definite integral — noun Date: 1834 the difference between the values of the integral of a given function f(x) for an upper value b and a lower value a of the independent variable x … New Collegiate Dictionary
definite integral — Math. the representation, usually in symbolic form, of the difference in values of a primitive of a given function evaluated at two designated points. Cf. indefinite integral. [1875 80] * * * … Universalium
definite integral — noun Mathematics an integral expressed as the difference between values at specified upper and lower limits of the independent variable … English new terms dictionary
definite integral — def′inite in′tegral n. math. the representation, usu. in symbolic form, of the difference in values of a primitive of a given function evaluated at two designated points Compare indefinite integral • Etymology: 1875–80 … From formal English to slang
integral — [in′tə grəl; ] often, for adj. 1 3 [, in teg′rəl] adj. [LL integralis < L integer: see INTEGER] 1. necessary for completeness; essential [an integral part] 2. whole or complete 3. made up of parts forming a whole 4. Math … English World dictionary
Integral — This article is about the concept of integrals in calculus. For the set of numbers, see integer. For other uses, see Integral (disambiguation). A definite integral of a function can be represented as the signed area of the region bounded by its… … Wikipedia
integral — integrality, n. integrally, adv. /in ti greuhl, in teg reuhl/, adj. 1. of, pertaining to, or belonging as a part of the whole; constituent or component: integral parts. 2. necessary to the completeness of the whole: This point is integral to his… … Universalium
