Noun: partial derivative 'paa(r)-shul di'ri-vu-tiv
- The derivative of a function of two or more variables with respect to a single variable while the other variables are considered to be constant
"In thermodynamics, partial derivatives are used to express various physical quantities";
- partial
Derived forms: partial derivatives
Type of: derivative, derived function, differential, differential coefficient, first derivative
Encyclopedia: Partial derivative