Infinitesimal Summary

Everything you need to understand or teach Infinitesimal.

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Encyclopedia Articles (2)

268 words, approx. 1 pages
Infinitesimal An infinitesimal is a numerical quantity small enough that its limit in some condition is zero. Infinitesimals are widely used in calculus, where the formal, limit-based definition of a ... Read more
1,016 words, approx. 4 pages
Infinitesimals The ubiquitous use of infinitely small quantities in mathematics dates back at least to the seventeenth century. Despite continuing qualms as to their legitimacy and their supposed elim... Read more