Name: What Is the Definition of the Derivative of a Function?
Uploaded: 2023-02-10T08:27:24.562Z
Channel: House of Math
Description: This video illustrates the connection between the derivative and the instantaneous rate of change, by examining the definition of the derivative.

The abbreviation 'lim' is short for 'limes', which is the latin word for 'limit'

This video illustrates the connection between the derivative and the instantaneous rate of change, by examining the definition of the derivative.

What Is the Definition of the Derivative of a Function?

A function that gives you the rate of change of the function f

The operation of finding the derivative f’ of the function f

The rate of change of a function at a given point. The derivative function helps you find this.

Change in x coordinates, also referred to as the 

Change in y coordinates, also referred to as the 

The number at the top of a fraction. It tells you the number of equal parts taken.

The number at the bottom of a fraction. It tells you the total number of equal parts in a whole.