derivative vs differential coefficient

differential coefficient vs derivative

derivative and differential coefficient both are nouns.

derivative is an adjective but differential coefficient is not an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
derivative	Yes	Yes	No	No
differential coefficient	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, derivative and differential coefficient are synonyms defined as:

derivative and differential coefficient: the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx

Other synonyms of derivative include derived function, differential, first derivative.

derivative (noun)	differential coefficient (noun)
the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx	the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
(linguistics) a word that is derived from another word
a financial instrument whose value is based on another security
a compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound

derivative (adjective)	differential coefficient (adjective)
resulting from or employing derivation

Difference between derivative and differential coefficient

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