ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Del

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /dɛl/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Del is a noun meaning (mathematical analysis) The symbol ∇ used to denote the gradient operator.

Meaning

(mathematical analysis) The symbol ∇ used to denote the gradient operator.

More Meanings

  1. (mathematics) the symbol ∂, in the context of a partial differential
  2. Abbreviation of delegate.
  3. Abbreviation of delegation.
  4. Abbreviation of delete.
  5. Abbreviation of Latin delineavit as seen on published artwork, identifying the original artist. Commonly seen in books and articles on topics in natural history.
  6. (obsolete) a part, portion

Word Forms

Synonyms for del

Depending on context, synonyms include atled, nabla.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include ctrl, part, delete, sub, dell, dale.

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