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
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partial derivative::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | partial |
| Type of | derivative, derived function, differential, differential coefficient, first derivative |
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The partial derivative generalizes the notion of the derivative to higher dimensions.
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Like ordinary derivatives, the partial derivative is defined as a limit.
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Given a partial derivative, it allows for the partial recovery of the original function.
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The partial derivative of S with respect to V can be evaluated if the equation of state is known.
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Also, one replaces the derivative with a partial derivative.
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The second partial derivative test can help classify the point as a relative maximum or relative minimum.
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The partial derivative of the density with respect to time need not vanish to ensure incompressible flow.
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The derivation in three dimensions is the same, except using the gradient operator instead of one partial derivative.
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The partial derivative can be seen as another function defined on U and can again be partially differentiated.
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