differential-quotient

dif·fer·en·tial-quo·tient

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Definitions of differential-quotient word

noun differential-quotient something that has been derived. 1
noun differential-quotient Also called derived form. Grammar. a form that has undergone derivation from another, as atomic from atom. 1
noun differential-quotient Chemistry. a substance or compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another substance or compound. 1
noun differential-quotient Also called differential quotient; especially British, differential coefficient. Mathematics. the limit of the ratio of the increment of a function to the increment of a variable in it, as the latter tends to 0; the instantaneous change of one quantity with respect to another, as velocity, which is the instantaneous change of distance with respect to time. Compare first derivative, second derivative. 1
noun differential-quotient a financial contract whose value derives from the value of underlying stocks, bonds, currencies, commodities, etc. 1
abbreviation DIFFERENTIAL-QUOTIENT derived. 1

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English derivatif < Late Latin dērīvātīvus, equivalent to Latin dērīvāt(us) (see derivation) + -īvus -ive

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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