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fluxionist

/ˈflʌksɪənɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does fluxionist mean?

noun

A fluxionist is a mathematician who studies the method of fluxions, a precursor to the method of limits in calculus. This method was developed by Sir Isaac Newton in the late 17th century.

Example

"The mathematician was a renowned fluxionist, known for her work on the development of calculus."

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