derivative

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[edit] Etymology

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

[edit] Pronunciation

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[edit] Adjective

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.

[edit] Noun

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) = x² 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) = x² at x = 3 is f'(3) = 2 * 3 = 6.

[edit] Synonyms

• (something derived): spinoff
• (finance): contingent claim
• (in analysis: function): derived function

[edit] Antonyms

• coincidental

[edit] Hyponyms

• (finance): option, warrant, swap, convertible security, convertible, convertible bond, credit default swap, credit line note, financial futures contract, financial future, total return swap.

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[edit] Adjective

derivative f.

1. Feminine plural form of derivativo