Part 1549

<h1>Calc-spar</h1> <Xpage=203>

<hw>Calc"-spar`</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <ety>[G. <ets>kalk</ets> (L. <ets>calx</ets>) lime E. <ets>spar</ets>.]</ety> <def>Same as <er>Calcite</er>.</def>

<h1>Calc-tufa</h1> <Xpage=203>

<hw>Calc"-tu`fa</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <ety>[G. <ets>kalk</ets> (l. <ets>calx</ets>) lime + E. <ets>tufa</ets>.]</ety> <def>See under <er>Calcite</er>.</def>

<h1>Calculable</h1> <Xpage=203>

<hw>Cal"cu*la*ble</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>a.</tt> <ety>[Cf. F. <ets>calculable</ets>.]</ety> <def>That may be calculated or ascertained by calculation.</def>

<h1>Calculary</h1> <Xpage=203>

<hw>Cal"cu*la*ry</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>a.</tt> <ety>[L. <ets>calculus</ets> a pebble, a calculus; cf <ets>calcularius</ets> pertaining to calculation.]</ety> <fld>(Med.)</fld> <def>Of or pertaining to calculi.</def>

<h1>Calculary</h1> <Xpage=203>

<hw>Cal"cu*la*ry</hw>, <tt>n.</tt> <def>A congeries of little stony knots found in the pulp of the pear and other fruits.</def>

<h1>Calculate</h1> <Xpage=203>

<hw>Cal"cu*late</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>v. i.</tt> <wordforms>[<tt>imp. & p. p.</tt> <er>Calculater</er> <tt>(?)</tt>; <tt>p. pr. & vb. n.</tt> <er>Calculating</er> <tt>(?)</tt>.]</wordforms> <ety>[L, <ets>calculatus</ets>, p. p. of <ets>calculate</ets>, fr. <ets>calculus</ets> a pebble, a stone used in reckoning; hence, a reckoning, fr. <ets>calx</ets>, <ets>calcis</ets>, a stone used in gaming, limestone. See <er>Calx</er>.]</ety> <p><b>1.</b> <def>To ascertain or determine by mathematical processes, usually by the ordinary rules of arithmetic; to reckon up; to estimate; to compute.</def>

<blockquote>A calencar exacity <b>calculated</b> than any othe. <i>North.</i></blockquote>

<p><b>2.</b> <def>To ascertain or predict by mathematical or astrological computations the time, circumstances, or other conditions of; to forecast or compute the character or consequences of; <as>as, to <ex>calculate</ex> or cast one's nativity</as>.</def>

<blockquote>A cunning man did <b>calculate</b> my birth. <i>Shak.</i></blockquote>

<p><b>3.</b> <def>To adjust for purpose; to adapt by forethought or calculation; to fit or prepare by the adaptation of means to an end; <as>as, to <ex>calculate</ex> a system of laws for the government and protection of a free people</as>.</def>

<blockquote>[Religion] is . . . <b>calculated</b> for our benefit. <i>Abp. Tillotson.</i></blockquote>

<p><b>4.</b> <def>To plan; to expect; to think.</def> <mark>[Local, U. S.]</mark>

<syn>Syn. -- To compute; reckon; count; estimate; rate.</syn> <usage> -- <er>To Calculate</er>, <er>Compute</er>. <er>Reckon</er>, <er>Count</er>. These words indicate the means by which we arrive at a given result in regard to quantity. We <i>calculate</i> with a view to obtain a certain point of knowledge; as, to <i>calculate</i> an eclipse. We <i>compute</i> by combining given numbers, in order to learn the grand result. We <i>reckon</i> and <i>count</i> in carrying out the details of a computation. These words are also used in a secondary and figurative sense. "<i>Calculate</i> is rather a conjection from what is, as to what may be; <i>computation</i> is a rational estimate of what has been, from what is; <i>reckoning</i> is a conclusive conviction, a pleasing assurance that a thing will happen; <i>counting</i> indicates an expectation. We <i>calculate</i> on a gain; we <i>compute</i> any loss sustained, or the amount of any mischief done; we <i>reckon</i> on a promised pleasure; we <i>count</i> the hours and minutes until the time of enjoyment arrives"</usage>

<i>Crabb.</i>

<h1>Calculate</h1> <Xpage=203>

<hw>Cal"cu*late</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>v. i.</tt> <def>To make a calculation; to forecast caonsequences; to estimate; to compute.</def>

<blockquote>The strong passions, whether good or bad, never <b>calculate</b>. <i>F. W. Robertson.</i></blockquote>

<h1>Calculated</h1> <Xpage=203>

<hw>Cal"cu*la`ted</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>p. p. & a.</tt> <p><b>1.</b> <def>Worked out by calculation; as <i>calculated</i> tables for computing interest; ascertained or conjectured as a result of calculation; <as>as, the <ex>calculated</ex> place of a planet; the <ex>calculated</ex> velocity of a cannon ball.</as></def>

<p><b>2.</b> <def>Adapted by calculation, contrivance. or forethought to accomplish a purpose; <as>as, to use arts <ex>calculated</ex> to deceive the people</as>.</def>

<p><b>3.</b> <def>Likely to produce a certain effect, whether intended or not; fitted; adapted; suited.</def>

<blockquote>The only danger that attends multiplicity of publication is, that some of them may be <b>calculated</b> to injure rather than benefit society. <i>Goldsmith.</i></blockquote>