Derivative — synonyms, definition

1. derivative (Adjective)

derivative (Adjective) — Derived from, based on or imitating something else. ex. "a derivative process" ex. "a highly derivative prose style"

2. derivative (Noun)

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derivative (Noun) — The result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx.

derivative (Noun) — A compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound.

derivative (Noun) — (law) a financial instrument whose value is based on another security.

derivative (Noun) — (linguistics) a word that is derived from another word. ex. "'electricity' is a derivative of 'electric'"

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