微分 (wēi fēn) — differential (mathematics)

Definition

In calculus, 微分 refers specifically to the differential — the linear approximation of a function's change, distinct from 导数 (the derivative). It appears in set phrases like 微分方程 (differential equation).

noun

differential (mathematics)

Examples

，微分。
Zài shù xué zhōng, wēi fēn shì yí gè fēi cháng zhòng yào de gài niàn.
In mathematics, differentials are a very important concept.
微分。
Wǒ men xū yào yòng wēi fēn lái qiú hán shù de jí xiàn.
We need to use differentials to find the limit of a function.
微分。
Zhè ge wēi fēn fāng chéng de jiě yǐ jīng zhǎo dào le.
The solution to this differential equation has been found.

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