derivative (Meaning)
derivative (n)
the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
a compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound
a financial instrument whose value is based on another security
(linguistics) a word that is derived from another word
derivative (s)
resulting from or employing derivation
derivative (a.)
Obtained by derivation; derived; not radical, original, or fundamental; originating, deduced, or formed from something else; secondary; as, a derivative conveyance; a derivative word.
derivative (n.)
That which is derived; anything obtained or deduced from another.
A word formed from another word, by a prefix or suffix, an internal modification, or some other change; a word which takes its origin from a root.
A chord, not fundamental, but obtained from another by inversion; or, vice versa, a ground tone or root implied in its harmonics in an actual chord.
An agent which is adapted to produce a derivation (in the medical sense).
A derived function; a function obtained from a given function by a certain algebraic process.
A substance so related to another substance by modification or partial substitution as to be regarded as derived from it; thus, the amido compounds are derivatives of ammonia, and the hydrocarbons are derivatives of methane, benzene, etc.
Synonyms & Antonyms of derivative
derivative Sentence Examples
- In calculus, finding the derivative of a function helps determine its rate of change.
- The artist's work was criticized for being derivative, lacking originality.
- Her novel was hailed as a groundbreaking piece of literature, not derivative of any previous works.
- The company's latest product was seen as a derivative of existing technology, offering little innovation.
- The film received mixed reviews, with some praising its creativity while others dismissed it as derivative.
- The derivative of the function f(x) = x^2 is f'(x) = 2x.
- His style of painting was often described as derivative of the Impressionist movement.
- The derivative market allows investors to speculate on the future value of assets without owning them.
- The derivative nature of his arguments weakened his credibility among scholars.
- Critics accused the band of producing derivative music, mimicking the sound of other popular artists.
FAQs About the word derivative
the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx, a compound obtained from, or regarded as der
secondary,secondhand,unoriginal, resultant
original, basic,original, basic, nonderivative, fundamental,fundamental, first, nonderivative, first
In calculus, finding the derivative of a function helps determine its rate of change.
The artist's work was criticized for being derivative, lacking originality.
Her novel was hailed as a groundbreaking piece of literature, not derivative of any previous works.
The company's latest product was seen as a derivative of existing technology, offering little innovation.
