chain rule

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [cheyn rool]
- /tʃeɪn rul/
- /tʃeɪn ruːl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [cheyn rool]
- /tʃeɪn rul/

Definitions of chain rule words

noun chain rule a theorem that may be used in the differentiation of the function of a function. It states that du/dx = (du/dy)(dy/dx), where y is a function of x and u a function of y 3
noun chain rule the theorem that defines the method for taking the derivative of a composite function. 1
noun chain rule (calculus) A formula for computing the derivative of the functional composition of two or more functions. 0

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Origin of chain rule

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

First recorded in 1860-65

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Parts of speech for Chain rule

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chain rule popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

chain rule usage trend in Literature

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