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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directional derivative

Equation 4.36 provides a formal definition of the directional derivative that can be used in many cases to calculate a directional derivative.

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The directional derivative can also be generalized to functions of three variables.

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

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

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We can calculate the directional derivative of a function of three variables by using the gradient, leading to a formula that is analogous to Equation 4.38.

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