Understanding the meaning of derivative

derivative

/dɪ'rɪvətɪv/

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the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
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derived function differential differential coefficient first derivative

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reckoning computation calculation figuring
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a financial instrument whose value is based on another security
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derivative instrument

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legal instrument official document legal document instrument
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a compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound
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compound chemical compound
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(linguistics) a word that is derived from another word
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"`electricity' is a derivative of `electric'"

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adjective
resulting from or employing derivation
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"a derivative process" "a highly derivative prose style"

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