calculandum

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UK/ˌkalkjʊˈlandəm/

noun

An equation, ratio, or other quantitative problem designated for calculation; “that which is to be calculated”.

OriginLatin calculandum →
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Meanings

nouncalculandum (plural calculanda)

plural calculanda

  1. formalrareAn equation, ratio, or other quantitative problem designated for calculation; “that which is to be calculated”.

Origin

  1. Latincalculandum
  2. Englishcalculandum

A substantivisation in English of the Latin calculandum (the nominative neuter singular form of calculandus, “which is to be calculated”, “which is to be computed”, the future passive participle (gerundive) of calculō, “I calculate”, “I compute”), on the pattern of analysandum, cogitandum, explicandum, memorandum, etc.

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APA

calculandum. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/calculandum

MLA

“calculandum.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/calculandum. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “calculandum,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/calculandum.

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