Meanings
del1
plural dels
- mathematical analysisThe symbol ∇ used to denote the gradient operator.
- mathematicsthe symbol ∂, in the context of a partial differential
del2
del3
- abbreviationAbbreviation of delegate.
- abbreviationAbbreviation of delegation.
- abbreviationAbbreviation of delete.
del4
- abbreviationAbbreviation of Latin delineavit as seen on published artwork, identifying the original artist. Commonly seen in books and articles on topics in natural history.
Del5
- UKA diminutive of the male given name Derek.
Synonyms & antonyms
Origin
del · symbol
- Latindēlīneāvit“he/she delineated”
- Englishdel
Abbreviation of Latin dēlīneāvit (“he/she delineated”).
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German Entf
- Entfabbreviation on the delete key on a keyboard
Italian Canc
- Cancabbreviation on the delete key on a keyboard
Rhymes & wordplay
Rhymes with del
Anagrams
Cite this entry
del. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/del
“del.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/del. Accessed November 2, 2026.
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “del,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/del.
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