noun
the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
• Syn: ↑derivative, ↑differential coefficient, ↑differential, ↑first derivative
• Derivationally related forms: ↑differential (for: ↑differential), ↑derivative (for: ↑derivative)
• Hypernyms: ↑calculation, ↑computation, ↑figuring, ↑reckoning
• Hyponyms: ↑curvature, ↑partial derivative, ↑partial
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nounUseful english dictionary. 2012.