del

Meaning

Noun

1. The symbol ∇ used to denote the gradient operator.
2. the symbol ∂, in the context of a partial differential

Verb

Abbreviation of delete.

Verb

abbreviation of delineavit as seen on published artwork, identifying the original artist. Commonly seen in books and articles on topics in natural history

Synonyms

delete

delay

nabla

Pronounced as (IPA)

/dɛl/

Etymology

From delta, the symbol being an inverted delta.

Sentences

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