PARTIAL DERIVATIVE
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Partial Derivative.
Partial Derivative - as a noun
The derivative of a function of two or more variables with respect to a single variable while the other variables are considered to be constant
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
partialExample Sentences
"To find the rate of change of a multivariable function, we need to calculate its partial derivatives."
"The partial derivative of a function with respect to one variable involves treating the other variables as constants."
"When taking the partial derivative of a function, each variable is differentiated one at a time while holding the others constant."
"The concept of partial derivatives plays a crucial role in optimization problems in mathematics."
"The chain rule allows us to calculate partial derivatives of composite functions."
