partial derivative definition

  • noun:
    • The by-product pertaining to a single variable of a function of a couple of factors, with regards to other factors as constants.
    • A derivative with respect to one variable of a function of several variables.
    • the by-product of a function of a couple of factors pertaining to one variable as the other factors are considered to-be constant

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