derivative
noun
/dɪˈɹɪvətɪv/
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/ɖɪˈraj.veʈɪv/
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/ˈɖɛrɪveʈɪv/
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- (of more general classes of functions) Any of several related generalizations of the derivative: the directional derivative, partial derivative, Fréchet derivative, functional derivative, etc.
- The value of such a derived function for a given value of its independent variable: the rate of change of a function at a point in its domain.
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derivata
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- Something derived.
- (calculus) One of the two fundamental objects of study in calculus (the other being integration), which quantifies the rate of change, tangency, and other qualities arising from the local behavior of a function.
- (of a function of a single variable f(x)) The derived function of f(x): the function giving the instantaneous rate of change of f; equivalently, the function giving the slope of the line tangent to the graph of f. Written f'(x) or \frac{df}{dx} in Leibniz's notation, \dot{f}(x) in Newton's notation (the latter used particularly when the independent variable is time).
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derivato,
derivata
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- (chemistry) A chemical derived from another.
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derivata,
derivato
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derivation
noun
/ˌdɛ.ɹɪˈveɪ.ʃ(ə)n/
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- The act of receiving anything from a source; the act of procuring an effect from a cause, means, or condition, as profits from capital, conclusions or opinions from evidence.
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derivazione,
etimologia
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- A leading or drawing off of water from a stream or source.
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deviazione
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- (genealogy, linguistics) The act of tracing origin or descent; an instance thereof (for example, an etymology).
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etimologia
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derive
verb
/dɪˈɹaɪv/
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- (transitive) To obtain or receive (something) from something else.
- (transitive, linguistics) To find the derivation of (a word or phrase).
- (transitive, chemistry) To create (a compound) from another by means of a reaction.
- (intransitive) To originate or stem (from).
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derivare
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derivational
adjective
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- (grammar) Of or pertaining to derivation; relating to that which is derived.
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derivazionale
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