| partial derivative n. The derivative with respect to a single variable of a function of two or more variables, regarding other variables as constants. |
partial derivative
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(Mathematics) 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
partial derivative (pär sh l) 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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| Noun | 1. | partial derivative - 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 derivative, derived function, differential, differential coefficient, first derivative - the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx |
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