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Definitions of derivative
  1. noun
    the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
  2. noun
    a financial instrument whose value is based on another security
  3. noun
    a compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound
  4. noun
    (linguistics) a word that is derived from another word
    "`electricity' is a derivative of `electric'"
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  5. adjective
    resulting from or employing derivation
    "a derivative process" "a highly derivative prose style"

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Examples of derivative
  • "`electricity' is a derivative of `electric'"
  • "a derivative process"
  • "a highly derivative prose style"
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