differential calculus

Noun

Meaning

the part of calculus that deals with the variation of a function with respect to changes in the independent variable (or variables) by means of the concepts of derivative and differential

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Synonyms

method of fluxions velocity derivative acceleration slope differential equation optimization chain rule rate of change tangent line related rates implicit differentiation instantaneous rate

Hypernyms

calculus infinitesimal calculus

Examples

Differential calculus is the study of the definition, properties, and applications of the derivative of a function. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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