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::: The second derivative describes the rate of change of the slope. In other words the degree of curvature, at a given point. | ::: The second derivative describes the rate of change of the slope. In other words the degree of curvature, at a given point. | ||
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- Abbreviation for derivative financial instrument.
- Maths. A derivative function describes the rate of change of the underlying function, with respect to changes in one of the variables in the underlying function.
- The first derivative describes the slope of the function curve at a given point on the curve.
- The second derivative describes the rate of change of the slope. In other words the degree of curvature, at a given point.