Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

calculandum

/ˌkalkjʊˈlandəm/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
cal-cu-lan-dum
IPA
/ˌkalkjʊˈlandəm/
18
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Formal

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.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˌkalkjʊˈlandəm/

Usage

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Questions

How do you pronounce calculandum?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌkalkjʊˈlandəm/.
What does calculandum mean?
An equation, ratio, or other quantitative problem designated for calculation; “that which is to be calculated”.
Where does calculandum come from?
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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