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The '''derivative''' of a [[function]] is defined as the instantaneous [[rate]] of change of the function with respect to one of the [[variable]]s.
 
The '''derivative''' of a [[function]] is defined as the instantaneous [[rate]] of change of the function with respect to one of the [[variable]]s.
  
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The following pages provide additional information on derivatives.
 
* [[Derivative/Notations | Notations]]
 
* [[Derivative/Notations | Notations]]
 
* [[Derivative/Mathematical definition | Mathematical definition]]
 
* [[Derivative/Mathematical definition | Mathematical definition]]

Revision as of 20:43, 30 July 2006

The derivative of a function is defined as the instantaneous rate of change of the function with respect to one of the variables.

The following pages provide additional information on derivatives.

See also