Partial

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Syntax

partial ( expression )


Implemented in iMath since version 2.2.0 or earlier.

Explanation

Create a partial differential, e.g. partial(x). Please keep in mind that though you can handle this object like a symbol, it does not always make mathematical sense!

If you want to create a partial differential of a function f (i.e. partial(f) / partial(x)), use PDIFFERENTIATE(f,x,1). iMath will automatically separate this into two differentials partial(f) and (partial(x))^{-1}, but will mark them as being connected, so that on printing they can be displayed correctly.

In other words, you should only use partial when it is really necessary.

Example

See also

differential DIFFERENTIATE PDIFFERENTIATE