derivative

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/dɪˈɹɪvətɪv/ English

Definitions

noun

Something derived.
A word that derives from another one.
A financial instrument whose value depends on the valuation of an underlying asset; such as a warrant, an option etc.
A chemical derived from another.

adjective

Obtained by derivation; not radical, original, or fundamental.“a derivative conveyance; a derivative word”
Imitative of the work of someone else.
Referring to a work, such as a translation or adaptation, based on another work that may be subject to copyright restrictions.
Having a value that depends on an underlying asset of variable value.

Related words

Synonyms

contingent claim derived function derivate derived word offshoot spinoff differential inflected derivative instrument differential coefficient first derivative by-product resulting processed secondary spin-off associated

Antonyms

Associated

covariant sedative derivatives agonist tangent tensor scalar ester calculus fractional potent vector

Rhymes

pivot of rivet of

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