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Differential (mathematics)

In mathematics, differential refers to several related notions derived from the early days of calculus, put on a rigorous footing, such as infinitesimal differences and the derivatives of functions.

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Differential (mathematics)

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differential displaystyle infinitesimal differentials calculus derivative function geometry dx approach infinitesimals functions algebraic smooth mathbb used space also derivatives infinitely

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calculusinstance ofsuch as infinitesimal differences and the derivatives of functions.The term is used in various branches of mathematics0.80text
differential geometryinstance ofsuch as infinitesimal differences and the derivatives of functions.The term is used in various branches of mathematics0.80text
algebraic geometryinstance ofsuch as infinitesimal differences and the derivatives of functions.The term is used in various branches of mathematics0.80text
algebraic topologyinstance ofsuch as infinitesimal differences and the derivatives of functions.The term is used in various branches of mathematics0.80text
dx has the same dimensions as the variable x.Calculus evolved into a distinct branch of mathematics during the 17th century CEinstance ofwhere a differential0.80text
although there were antecedents going back to antiquityinstance ofwhere a differential0.80text

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