derivative

/dɪˈɹɪvətɪv/

noun

  1. 1

    Something derived.

  2. 2

    A word that derives from another one.

  3. 3

    A financial instrument whose value depends on the valuation of an underlying asset; such as a warrant, an option etc.

  4. 4

    A chemical derived from another.

  5. 5

    The derived function of a function (the slope at a certain point on some curve f(x))

  6. 6

    The value of this function for a given value of its independent variable.

Antonyms

adjective

  1. 1

    Obtained by derivation; not radical, original, or fundamental.

    a derivative conveyance; a derivative word
  2. 2

    Imitative of the work of someone else.

  3. 3

    Referring to a work, such as a translation or adaptation, based on another work that may be subject to copyright restrictions.

  4. 4

    Having a value that depends on an underlying asset of variable value.

  5. 5

    Lacking originality.

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