Fréchet derivative

noun

An extension of the concept of the derivative from real-valued functions of one real variable to functions on normed spaces.

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Meanings

nounFréchet derivative (plural Fréchet derivatives)

plural Fréchet derivatives

  1. mathematicsAn extension of the concept of the derivative from real-valued functions of one real variable to functions on normed spaces.

Origin

Named after Maurice Fréchet.

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