calculandum

English

Etymology

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.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˌkalkjʊˈlandəm/

Noun

calculandum (plural calculanda)

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

Latin

Participle

calculandum

1. inflection of calculandus:
   1. nominative/accusative/vocative neuter singular
   2. accusative masculine singular