calculandum

English edit

Etymology edit

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 edit

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˌkalkjʊˈlandəm/

Noun edit

calculandum (plural calculanda)

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

Latin edit

Participle edit

calculandum

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