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derivative - Dictionary definition and meaning for word derivative
Definition
(noun) the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
Definition
(noun) a compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound
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(noun) a financial instrument whose value is based on another security
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(noun) (linguistics) a word that is derived from another word
Definition
(adj) resulting from or employing derivation
(noun) the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
Definition
(noun) a compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound
Definition
(noun) a financial instrument whose value is based on another security
Synonyms :
derivative instrument
Definition
(noun) (linguistics) a word that is derived from another word
Example Sentence
- `electricity' is a derivative of `electric'
Definition
(adj) resulting from or employing derivation
Example Sentence
- a derivative process
- a highly derivative prose style
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for derivative
Deriv - Drive /
ative - Relative
Mng:obtaining from the other source.
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by srigiriaslp12
by srigiriaslp12
DRIVE a RELATIVE from his house to yours.
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by Jackery
by Jackery