higher order derivative
Mathematical term for a derivative of order two or higher. Used in calculus and analysis.
To calculate a higher order derivative, you repeatedly apply differentiation.
In physics class, we learned the meaning of higher-order derivatives.
導関数 is the general term for derivative, while 高次導関数 specifically refers to derivatives of order two or higher.
二次導関数 is the second derivative, a specific case of a higher order derivative.
Compound of 高次 (higher order) and 導関数 (derivative). The term is a direct calque from English 'higher order derivative'.