English dictionary

derivative

/d/I/'r/I/v/@/t/I/v/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

Obtained by derivation; derived; not radical, original, or fundamental; originating, deduced, or formed from something else; secondary; as, a <i>derivative</i> conveyance; a <i>derivative</i> word.

adjective

Source: webster1913

the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx

noun.cognition

Synonyms derived function differential differential coefficient first derivative

Source: WordNet 3.0
a compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound

noun.substance

Source: WordNet 3.0
a financial instrument whose value is based on another security

noun.communication

Synonyms derivative instrument

Source: WordNet 3.0
(linguistics) a word that is derived from another word

noun.communication

Examples
`electricity' is a derivative of `electric'.

Source: WordNet 3.0
That which is derived; anything obtained or deduced from another.

noun

Source: webster1913