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derivative > 4 senses
ADJECTIVE1derivativeResulting from or employing derivation
NOUN1derivative, derived function, differential coefficient, differential, first derivativeThe result of mathematical differentiation
2derivative, derivative instrumentA financial instrument whose value is based on another security
3derivative(linguistics) a word that is derived from another word
derivative > pronunciation
Soundsderih'vahtihv; derih'vihtihv
Rhymesabortive, abrasive, abusive, and 298 more rhymes in ihv...
derivative > adjective
MeaningResulting from or employing derivation.
Examples"a derivative process"; "a highly derivative prose style"
Similar toderived
Verbsderive; derive; derive
derivative > noun 1, cognition
MeaningThe result of mathematical differentiation. The instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another. Df(x)/dx.
Synonymsderived function, differential coefficient, differential, first derivative
Broadercalculation, computation, figuring, reckoning
Narrowercurvature; partial derivative, partial
derivative > noun 2, communication
MeaningA financial instrument whose value is based on another security.
Synonymsderivative instrument
Categorylaw, jurisprudence
Broaderlegal document, legal instrument, official document, instrument
Narrowerfutures contract; option
derivative > noun 3, communication
Meaning(linguistics) a word that is derived from another word.
Examples"`electricity' is a derivative of `electric'"
Categorylinguistics
Broaderword

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