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partial vs derived function

derived function vs partial

partial and derived function both are nouns.

partial is an adjective but derived function is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
partial Yes Yes No No
derived function Yes No No No
As nouns, derived function is a hypernym of partial; that is, derived function is a word with a broader meaning than partial:
  • partial: 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
  • derived function: the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
Other hypernyms of partial include derivative, differential, differential coefficient, first derivative.
partial (noun) derived function (noun)
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 the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency
partial (adjective) derived function (adjective)
showing favoritism
constituting or comprising a part or fraction of a possible whole or entirety
(followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for
being or affecting only a part; not total
Difference between partial and derived function

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