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Partial Derivative

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A partial derivative is a derivative of a multivariate function in which all but one of the variables are held fixed during the differentiation.

Partial derivative is a college-level concept that would be first encountered in a multivariable calculus course.

Prerequisites

Derivative: A derivative is the infinitesimal rate of change in a function with respect to one of its parameters.

Classroom Articles on Multivariable Calculus (Up to College Level)

  • Jacobian
  • Tangent Vector
  • Multivariable Calculus
  • Vector Field