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directional derivative

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noun

Mathematics.

the limit, as a function of several variables moving along a given line from one specified point to another on the line, of the difference in the functional values at the two points divided by the distance between the points.

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The gradient can be used in a formula to calculate the directional derivative.

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Given a point on the surface, the directional derivative can be calculated using the gradient.

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A directional derivative represents a rate of change of a function in any given direction.

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Another approach to calculating a directional derivative involves partial derivatives, as outlined in the following theorem.

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The slope of the black arrow on the graph indicates the value of the directional derivative at that point.

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