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nondifferentiation

nondifferentiation

9.9
When a graph has no clear slope at a point or over a section
  • noun
  • /ˌnɒnˌdɪfərɛnʃiˈeɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : no diferenciación
  • The sharp corner in the graph caused nondifferentiation at that specific point.

Examples

  • Because of nondifferentiation, the function could not be analyzed using standard calculus techniques.

  • The function exhibits nondifferentiation at that point.

  • Mathematicians study cases of nondifferentiation to understand unusual function behavior.

  • In calculus, nondifferentiation can complicate finding the area under a curve.

  • The sharp corner in the graph caused nondifferentiation at that specific point.

  • Mathematicians study cases of nondifferentiation to understand unusual function behavior.

  • Because of nondifferentiation, the function could not be analyzed using standard calculus techniques.

Surface Forms

nondifferentiation singular
nondifferentiations plural

Morphology

nondifferentiation = differentiation (semi-transparent) = non + differentiate + ion

Formally 'non-' + 'differentiation' is clear, but the specific mathematical sense 'not having a derivative' is technical and may not be inferable by an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Nondifferentiation begins with non- meaning 'not' and contains differentiate, from the same root as different and difference. In math, differentiate means 'to find a slope', so nondifferentiation describes a point or area that is 'not having a derivative', in other words where you cannot find a clear slope.