1.  derivative(n = noun.cognition) derived function, differential, differential coefficient, first derivative - the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx;
is a kind of calculation, computation, figuring, reckoning
has particulars: curvature, partial, partial derivative
Derived form adjective derivative₁

2.  derivative(n = noun.substance) - a compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound;
is a kind of chemical compound, compound

3.  derivative(n = noun.communication) derivative instrument - a financial instrument whose value is based on another security;
is a kind of instrument, legal document, legal instrument, official document
has particulars: futures contract, option
Derived form adjective derivative₁

4.  derivative(n = noun.communication) - (linguistics) a word that is derived from another word; "`electricity' is a derivative of `electric'"
is a kind of word
Derived form adjective derivative₁

   derivative(s = adj.all) - resulting from or employing derivation; "a derivative process"; "a highly derivative prose style"
Derived forms noun derivative₁, noun derivative₄, noun derivative₃, verb derive₄, verb derive₃, verb derive₅

derivative, adj. & n.
--adj. derived from another source; not original (his music is derivative and uninteresting).
--n.
1 something derived from another source, esp.: a a word derived from another or from a root (e.g. quickly from quick). b Chem. a chemical compound that is derived from another.
2 Math. a quantity measuring the rate of change of another.

Derivative:
derivatively adv.

Etymology:
F d{eacute}rivatif -ive f. L derivativus (as DERIVE)

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N  copy, facsimile, counterpart, effigies, effigy, form, likeness, image, picture, photo, xerox, similitude, semblance, ectype, photo offset, electrotype, imitation, model, representation, adumbration, study, portrait, resemblance, duplicate, reproduction, cast, tracing, reflex, reflexion, reflection, shadow, echo, transcript, transcription, recording, scan, chip off the old block, reprint, new printing, rechauffe, apograph, fair copy, parody, caricature, burlesque, travesty, travestie, paraphrase, derivative, derivation, modification, expansion, extension, revision, second edition, servile copy, servile imitation, plagiarism, counterfeit, fake, pasticcio, faithful, lifelike, close, conscientious, unoriginal, imitative, derivative, copy, facsimile, counterpart, effigies, effigy, form, likeness, image, picture, photo, xerox, similitude, semblance, ectype, photo offset, electrotype, imitation, model, representation, adumbration, study, portrait, resemblance, duplicate, reproduction, cast, tracing, reflex, reflexion, reflection, shadow, echo, transcript, transcription, recording, scan, chip off the old block, reprint, new printing, rechauffe, apograph, fair copy, parody, caricature, burlesque, travesty, travestie, paraphrase, derivative, derivation, modification, expansion, extension, revision, second edition, servile copy, servile imitation, plagiarism, counterfeit, fake, pasticcio, faithful, lifelike, close, conscientious, unoriginal, imitative, derivative.

N  effect, consequence, aftergrowth, aftercome, derivative, derivation, result, resultant, resultance, upshot, issue, denouement, end, development, outgrowth, fruit, crop, harvest, product, bud, production, produce, work, handiwork, fabric, performance, creature, creation, offspring, offshoot, firstfruits, firstlings, heredity, telegony, premices premises, owing to, resulting from, derivable from, due to, caused by, dependent upon, derived from, evolved from, derivative, hereditary, telegonous, of course, it follows that, naturally, consequently, as a consequence, in consequence, through, all along of, necessarily, eventually, cela va sans dire, thereby hangs a tale, effect, consequence, aftergrowth, aftercome, derivative, derivation, result, resultant, resultance, upshot, issue, denouement, end, development, outgrowth, fruit, crop, harvest, product, bud, production, produce, work, handiwork, fabric, performance, creature, creation, offspring, offshoot, firstfruits, firstlings, heredity, telegony, premices premises, owing to, resulting from, derivable from, due to, caused by, dependent upon, derived from, evolved from, derivative, hereditary, telegonous, of course, it follows that, naturally, consequently, as a consequence, in consequence, through, all along of, necessarily, eventually, cela va sans dire, thereby hangs a tale.

derivative instrument, first derivative, partial derivative, periwinkle plant derivative