partial derivative

partial derivative

noun Mathematics.
the derivative of a function with respect to one of its variables with all other variables held constant.

Origin:
1970–75
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Partial derivative is always a great word to know.
So is cube. Does it mean:
the third power of a quantity such as a cubed = a?a?a
to take one number or quantity from another; deduct
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partial derivative
 
n
the derivative of a function of two or more variables with respect to one of the variables, the other or others being considered constant. Written ∂f/∂x

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partial derivative   (pär'shəl)  Pronunciation Key 
The derivative with respect to a single variable of a function of two or more variables, regarding other variables as constants.
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