first derivative

first derivative

noun Mathematics.
the derivative of a function: Velocity is the first derivative of distance with respect to time.


Origin:
1825–35
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first derivative

noun
the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx [syn: derived function
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