Using "calculus" in a sentence

[richardt]

In English grammar, we typically refer to specific branches of mathematics without a prefixed article; e.g., solve using algebra, trig., etc..

By contrast, we often prefix calculus with the definite article, "the". For instance, "solve via the calculus".

Can anyone explain this exception to the rule?

Thanks in Advance.

Rich B.

 

[pka]

In English grammar, we typically refer to specific branches of mathematics without a prefixed article; e.g., solve using algebra, trig., etc..
By contrast, we often prefix calculus with the definite article, "the". For instance, "solve via the calculus".
Can anyone explain this exception to the rule?

I think that you want to lookup the word GRAMMAR. One could simply use terminology.

Have a look at this discussion. Historically it simply referrers to the ways to calculate.