Derivative Meaning

There are 5 meaning(s) for word Derivative

Meaning 1 : the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx

    Synonyms : derived function,  differential,  differential coefficient,  first derivative
Meaning 2 : a financial instrument whose value is based on another security

    Synonyms : derivative instrument
Meaning 3 : a compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound

Meaning 4 : (linguistics) a word that is derived from another word

    Example : `electricity' is a derivative of `electric'

Meaning 5 : resulting from or employing derivation

    Example : a derivative process,a highly derivative prose style


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