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$\frac{dy}{dx}$ versus $\frac{{\mathrm d}y}{{\mathrm d}x}$

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When and why did $\frac{dy}{dx}$ become $\frac{d}{dx}y$?

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Historical occurrences of mathematicians substituting terms for $x$ in the denominator of $\mathrm{d}y/\mathrm{d}x$?

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modified Oct 16 at 4:28 Francois Ziegler 5,793

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Why is the Digamma function always denoted with the letter “psi”?

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Was English maths at any point behind Europe by 50, 100, or more years because of Newton's notation?

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What does the “G” for the similitude groups stand for?

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Why did Cantor (and others) use $\mathfrak{c}$ for the continuum?

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Notation $n=efr$ in algebraic number theory

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Where does the letter S in “$S$-units” and in localization $S^{-1} R$ come from?

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Who first defined the “equal-delta” or “delta over equal” ($\triangleq$) symbol?

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What is the history and motivation for the (d-1,1) notation used to describe a field theory?

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Is the prime notation for derivatives $f'$ due to Euler?

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modified Jun 6 at 9:14 Francois Ziegler 5,793

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Did Euler ever write $f(x)$, with parentheses?

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Who introduced the notation $y|_{x=a}$?

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$\frac{dy}{dx}$ versus $\frac{{\mathrm d}y}{{\mathrm d}x}$

When and why did $\frac{dy}{dx}$ become $\frac{d}{dx}y$?

Historical occurrences of mathematicians substituting terms for $x$ in the denominator of $\mathrm{d}y/\mathrm{d}x$?

Why is the Digamma function always denoted with the letter “psi”?

Was English maths at any point behind Europe by 50, 100, or more years because of Newton's notation?

What does the “G” for the similitude groups stand for?

Why did Cantor (and others) use $\mathfrak{c}$ for the continuum?

Notation $n=efr$ in algebraic number theory

Where does the letter S in “$S$-units” and in localization $S^{-1} R$ come from?

Who first defined the “equal-delta” or “delta over equal” ($\triangleq$) symbol?

What is the history and motivation for the (d-1,1) notation used to describe a field theory?

Is the prime notation for derivatives $f'$ due to Euler?

Did Euler ever write $f(x)$, with parentheses?

Who introduced the notation $y|_{x=a}$?

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