calculytically

Definition

Approaching a problem through calculus-based analytical thinking rather than brute-force calculation. It's what your math teacher wants when they say 'show your work and think it through.'

Example Usage

The physics teacher asked us to solve the motion problem calculytically instead of just plugging numbers into our calculators.

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