Differential and First derivative

Differential noun - The result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx.

First derivative is a synonym for differential. In some cases you can use "First derivative" instead a noun "Differential".

Nearby Words: different, difference, differentiate, differentiated, differentiation

First derivative noun - The result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx.

Differential is a synonym for first derivative. You can use "Differential" instead a noun phrase "First derivative".