derivative

UK /dɪˈɹɪvətɪv/ US /dɪˈɹɪvətɪv/
noun 5adj 4

Definitions

adj

1

Obtained by derivation; not radical, original, or fundamental.

a derivative conveyance

a derivative word

2

Imitative of the work of someone else.

No, I really felt it was very derivative. To me it it looked like it was straight out of Diane Arbus, but it had none of the wit.

3

Referring to a work, such as a translation or adaptation, based on another work that may be subject to copyright restrictions.

4

Having a value that depends on an underlying asset of variable value.

noun

1

Something derived.

2

A word formed by derivation, such as stylish from style.

3

A financial instrument whose value depends on the valuation of an underlying asset; such as a warrant, an option etc.

4

A chemical derived from another.

5

One of the two fundamental objects of study in calculus (the other being integration), which quantifies the rate of change, tangency, and other qualities arising from the local behavior of a function.

The derivative of x² is 2x; if f(x)#61;x², then f'(x)#61;2x

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