first derivative

/fərst dəˌrɪvədɪv/

Definitions of first derivative

1. noun

   the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
   synonyms: derivative, derived function, differential, differential coefficient

   types:

   curvature

   the rate of change (at a point) of the angle between a curve and a tangent to the curve

   partial, 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

   type of:

   calculation, computation, figuring, reckoning

   problem solving that involves numbers or quantities