derivative

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Etymology [edit]

Middle English, from French dérivatif and Latin derivatus; see derive.

Pronunciation [edit]

  • (UK) IPA: /dɪˈɹɪvətɪv/
  • (file)

Adjective [edit]

derivative (comparative more derivative, superlative most derivative)

  1. Imitative of the work of someone else.
  2. (law, copyright law) Referring to a work, such as a translation or adaptation, based on another work that may be subject to copyright restrictions.
  3. (finance) Having a value that depends on an underlying asset of variable value.
  4. Lacking originality.

Noun [edit]

derivative (plural derivatives)

  1. Something derived.
  2. (linguistics) A word that derives from another one.
  3. (finance) A financial instrument whose value depends on the valuation of an underlying asset; such as a warrant, an option etc.
  4. (chemistry) A chemical derived from another.
  5. (calculus) The derived function of a function.
    The derivative of f:f(x) = x^2 is f':f'(x) = 2x
  6. (calculus) The value of this function for a given value of its independent variable.
    The derivative of f(x) = x^2 at x = 3 is f'(3) = 2 * 3 = 6.

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Adjective [edit]

derivative f

  1. Feminine plural form of derivativo

Latin [edit]

Adjective [edit]

dērīvātīve

  1. vocative masculine singular of dērīvātīvus