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| Symbol | Format | Data |
|---|---|---|
| ′ | Code Point |
U+2032 |
| TeX |
\prime |
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| SVG |
The prime symbol is used in math to denote the derivative of a function. Typically, the symbol is used in an expression like this:
In plain language, this expression represents the first derivative of the function . Note: this site uses a different notation for the derivative. Read more…
The apostrophe is a punctuation mark used in written language. In mathematics, it is often used to denote a derivative (in calculus) and a complement (in set theory).