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title: "Dot accent mathematical notation"
description: "Dot accent is a recurring research-paper notation family. Denotes a derivative with respect to time when the independent time variable is understood."
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# Dot accent mathematical notation

Dot accent is a recurring research-paper notation family. Denotes a derivative with respect to time when the independent time variable is understood.

## Public overview

Dot accent: Denotes a derivative with respect to time when the independent time variable is understood. Example: x dot is the instantaneous rate at which x changes over time.

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