partial derivative

/ˌpɑrʃəl dəˌrɪvədɪv/
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Other forms: partial derivatives

Definitions of partial derivative
  1. 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: partial
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    type of:
    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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