derivative
adjective
- compound that is derived from a similar compound by a chemical reaction
- not original; based on something else
noun
- operation in calculus
- financial instrument whose value is based on one or more underlying assets
- compound that is derived from a similar compound by a chemical reaction
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /dɪˈɹɪvətɪv/
adj
Etymology: From Middle French dérivatif, from Latin dērīvātus, perfect passive participle of dērīvō (“to derive”). Related to derive; by surface analysis, derive + -ative.
- Obtained by derivation; not radical, original, or fundamental.
“a derivative conveyance”
“a derivative word”
- Imitative of the work of someone else.
“No, I really felt it was very derivative. To me it it looked like it was straight out of Diane Arbus, but it had none of the wit.”
- Referring to a work, such as a translation or adaptation, based on another work that may be subject to copyright restrictions.
- Having a value that depends on an underlying asset of variable value.
noun
Etymology: From Middle French dérivatif, from Latin dērīvātus, perfect passive participle of dērīvō (“to derive”). Related to derive; by surface analysis, derive + -ative.
- Something derived.
- A word formed by derivation, such as stylish from style.
- A financial instrument whose value depends on the valuation of an underlying asset; such as a warrant, an option etc.
- A chemical derived from another.
- One of the two fundamental objects of study in calculus (the other being integration), which quantifies the rate of change, tangency, and other qualities arising from the local behavior of a function.
“The derivative of x² is 2x; if f(x)#61;x², then f'(x)#61;2x”
- One of the two fundamental objects of study in calculus (the other being integration), which quantifies the rate of change, tangency, and other qualities arising from the local behavior of a function.
“The derivative of f(x)#61;x³ at x#61;2 is 12.”
- One of the two fundamental objects of study in calculus (the other being integration), which quantifies the rate of change, tangency, and other qualities arising from the local behavior of a function.
- One of the two fundamental objects of study in calculus (the other being integration), which quantifies the rate of change, tangency, and other qualities arising from the local behavior of a function.