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derivative

The correct spelling is derivative.

How to pronounce derivative

/dɪˈɹɪvətɪv/
noun

IPA: /dɪˈɹɪvətɪv/

Say it like: Der-iva-tiv-e

The correct spelling is derivative. Something derived. For example: "a derivative conveyance; a derivative word"

Usage Examples

a derivative conveyance; a derivative word

Meanings

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))

adjective

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