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