calculus of variations

Noun
  1. The calculus of maxima and minima of definite integrals (synset 106025327)
    referred to in: math, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
    is a type of: calculus, infinitesimal calculus - the branch of mathematics that is concerned with limits and with the differentiation and integration of functions

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