differentiable

[ dif-uh-ren-shee-uh-buhl, -shuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. capable of being differentiated.

differentiable

/ ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃɪəbəl /

adjective

1. capable of being differentiated
2. maths possessing a derivative

Derived Forms

• ˌdifferˌentiaˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• differ·enti·a·bili·ty noun
• nondif·fer·enti·a·ble adjective
• undif·fer·enti·a·ble adjective
• undif·fer·enti·a·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of differentiable¹

First recorded in 1860–65; differenti(ate) + -able

Example Sentences

The most important theorem in regard to differentiable functions is the “theorem of intermediate value.”

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Particular interest attaches to continuous functions which are not differentiable.

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If the function of x is differentiable, the differential Partial differentiation.

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Accordingly the function is not differentiable at any point.

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If I really give my mind to the task, cannot I define a continuous function which is not differentiable?

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