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Limit
The value that a function or sequence approaches as the input or index approaches some value.
Concave Down
A function is concave down on an interval if the function's graph lies below its tangent lines, and the second derivative is negative.
Local Maximum
A point on the graph of a function where the function's value is higher than at any neighboring points in a small interval around it.
Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
A theorem that links the concept of differentiation and integration, and states that if is an antiderivative of on an interval, then .
Continuous Function
A function that has no breaks, holes, or jumps; it can be drawn without lifting the pencil from the paper.
Quotient Rule
A formula to compute the derivative of a quotient of two functions. It states that .
Definite Integral
The integral of a function over a specified interval, which gives the net area between the function and the x-axis on that interval.
Monotonic Function
A function is monotonic on an interval if it is either entirely non-increasing or non-decreasing throughout that interval.
Indefinite Integral
An integral without upper and lower limits that represents a family of functions and includes an arbitrary constant of integration, typically denoted as .
Taylor Series
An infinite sum of terms calculated from the values of a function's derivatives at a single point. It approximates the function.
Riemann Sum
A method for approximating the definite integral of a function, by summing up the areas of multiple simple shapes, such as rectangles, that cover the region under the curve.
Critical Point
A point on the graph of a function where the derivative is either zero or undefined. It is where the function may have a local maximum, local minimum, or a point of inflection.
Inflection Point
A point on the graph of a function at which the curvature changes sign, indicating a change in concavity.
Integral
A mathematical concept that represents the area under a curve or the accumulation of quantities.
Derivative
A measure of how a function changes as its input changes; it represents an instantaneous rate of change.
L'Hôpital's Rule
A rule that provides a technique to evaluate limits of indeterminate forms by differentiating the numerator and denominator of a fraction.
Mean Value Theorem
A theorem stating that for a function continuous on [a, b] and differentiable on (a, b), there exists some in (a, b) such that .
Uniform Continuity
A function is uniformly continuous on an interval if for any small distance, a common distance can be found such that any two points within this common distance will have their function values within the small distance.
Directional Derivative
The rate at which a function changes at a point in the direction of a given vector.
Concave Up
A function is concave up on an interval if the function's graph lies above its tangent lines, and the second derivative is positive.
Product Rule
A formula used to find the derivative of a product of two functions. It states that .
Partial Derivative
The derivative of a function of multiple variables with respect to one variable, treating the other variables as constants.
Intermediate Value Theorem
A theorem that if a function is continuous on the closed interval [a, b], then for any value between and , there exists some in [a, b] where .
Antiderivative
A function is called an antiderivative of on an interval if for all in the interval.
Discontinuous Function
A function that has at least one point where it is not continuous, which can be a jump, hole, or other form of disruption in the graph.
Chain Rule
A method for finding the derivative of the composition of two or more functions: if , then .
Local Minimum
A point on the graph of a function where the function's value is lower than at any neighboring points in a small interval around it.
Power Rule
A basic rule for differentiating functions of the form , which states that .
Gradient
A vector that points in the direction of greatest increase of a function and whose magnitude is the rate of increase in that direction
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