Differential coefficient and First derivative

Differential coefficient

Differential coefficient 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 coefficient. In some cases you can use "First derivative" instead a noun phrase "Differential coefficient".

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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Synonyms for First derivative

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