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derivative
noun(de-riv-a-tive)
the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
Synonyms: derived function, differential, differential coefficient, first derivative,
derivative
noun(de-riv-a-tive)
a financial instrument whose value is based on another security
Synonyms: derivative instrument,
derivative
noun(de-riv-a-tive)
a compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound
derivative
noun(de-riv-a-tive)
(linguistics) a word that is derived from another word
Examples:
`electricity' is a derivative of `electric'.
derivative
adjective(de-riv-a-tive)
resulting from or employing derivation
Examples:
A derivative process.
A highly derivative prose style.

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