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del.

The symbol ∇ used to denote the gradient operator.

3 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/dɛl/

  1. The symbol ∇ used to denote the gradient operator.

  2. the symbol ∂, in the context of a partial differential

Where this word comes from

From delta, the symbol being an inverted delta.

noun

  1. a part, portion

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

See deal

noun

  1. Abbreviation of delegate.

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  2. Abbreviation of delegation.

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verb

  1. Abbreviation of delete.

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symbol

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

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Where this word comes from

Abbreviation of Latin dēlīneāvit (“he/she delineated”).

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