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The Limit Definition of the Derivative

♾️AP Calculus AB/BC
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The Limit Definition of the Derivative

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

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In this stream we talked about expanding our concept of "Rate of Change" from Average Rate of Change to Instantaneous Rate of Change (or slope of a function at a single point). We then used this idea to define the derivative using limits and practice finding derivatives using the limit definition of derivatives. A focus was made on being able to interpret the results.