Derivative
Derivative noun - The result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx.
First derivative is a synonym for derivative. In some cases you can use "First derivative" instead the word "Derivative" as a noun or an adjective.
First derivative
First derivative noun - The result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx.
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Derivative is a synonym for first derivative. You can use "Derivative" instead a noun phrase "First derivative".
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