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derivative > 4 senses
ADJECTIVE	1	derivative	Resulting from or employing derivation
NOUN	1	derivative, derived function, differential coefficient, differential, first derivative	The result of mathematical differentiation
	2	derivative, derivative instrument	A financial instrument whose value is based on another security
	3	derivative	(linguistics) a word that is derived from another word

derivative > pronunciation
Sounds	derih'vahtihv; derih'vihtihv
Rhymes	abortive, abrasive, abusive, and 298 more rhymes in ihv...

derivative > adjective
Meaning	Resulting from or employing derivation.
Examples	"a derivative process"; "a highly derivative prose style"
Similar to	derived
Verbs	derive; derive; derive

derivative > noun 1, cognition
Meaning	The result of mathematical differentiation. The instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another. Df(x)/dx.
Synonyms	derived function, differential coefficient, differential, first derivative
Broader	calculation, computation, figuring, reckoning
Narrower	curvature; partial derivative, partial

derivative > noun 2, communication
Meaning	A financial instrument whose value is based on another security.
Synonyms	derivative instrument
Category	law, jurisprudence
Broader	legal document, legal instrument, official document, instrument
Narrower	futures contract; option

derivative > noun 3, communication
Meaning	(linguistics) a word that is derived from another word.
Examples	"`electricity' is a derivative of `electric'"
Category	linguistics
Broader	word

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