Mathwords: Terms and Formulas
from Beginning Algebra to Calculus

Algebra is the branch of mathematics that uses letters and symbols to represent numbers and quantities in equations and …

Arithmetic and number concepts form the foundation of all mathematics. This section covers whole numbers, fractions, dec…

Calculus is the mathematics of change and accumulation. It is built on two fundamental operations — differentiation (fin…

Geometry is the study of shapes, sizes, positions, and properties of space. It covers everything from basic angle relati…

Pre-calculus bridges algebra and calculus, covering advanced functions, polynomial and rational expressions, exponential…

Probability and statistics is the branch of mathematics that deals with collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, an…

Real-world applications of mathematics show how mathematical concepts are used in everyday life, science, engineering, f…

Sets, logic, and proofs provide the formal language and reasoning methods used throughout mathematics. This section cove…

Trigonometry studies relationships between the sides and angles of triangles. It introduces the sine, cosine, and tangen…

Advanced topics in mathematics extend beyond the standard high school and introductory college curriculum. This section …