Differential (mathematics)
= Differential (mathematics)
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In mathematics, the term "differential" can refer to a few different concepts, primarily related to calculus. Here are the main meanings: 1. **Differential in Calculus**: The differential of a function is a generalization of the concept of the derivative. If \\( f(x) \\) is a function, the differential \\( df \\) expresses how the function \\( f \\) changes as the input \\( x \\) changes.