partial differential

noun

an infinitesimal change in a variable in a partial derivative, or the result of partial differentiation

Meanings

nounpartial differential (plural partial differentials)

plural partial differentials

  1. mathematicsan infinitesimal change in a variable in a partial derivative, or the result of partial differentiation
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