Calculus and change

Integral

A mathematical construction representing accumulation; a definite integral is the signed limit of sums over an interval.

Common notation ∫ₐᵇf(x)dx

In one sentence

What does Integral mean?

A mathematical construction representing accumulation; a definite integral is the signed limit of sums over an interval.

How it is written

∫ₐᵇf(x)dx

A compact example

∫₀²x dx=2.

Other names and search terms

integration, antiderivative.

Clear answers

Questions about Integral

What does Integral mean in mathematics?

A mathematical construction representing accumulation; a definite integral is the signed limit of sums over an interval.

How is Integral written?

A common notation is ∫ₐᵇf(x)dx.

What is an example of Integral?

∫₀²x dx=2.