Definition of "del" in English

noun

1. (mathematical analysis) The symbol ∇ used to denote the gradient operator.

2. (mathematics) the symbol ∂, in the context of a partial differential

noun

1. (obsolete) a part, portion

noun

1. Abbreviation of delegate.

2. Abbreviation of delegation.

verb

1. Abbreviation of delete.

verb

1. abbreviation of Latin delineavit as seen on published artwork, identifying the original artist. Commonly seen in books and articles on topics in natural history