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Derivative

/dəˈrɪvətɪv/
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(adj) Obtained by derivation; not radical, original, or fundamental.

The two main operations in calculus are the integral and the derivative.
The derivative of a constant function is always zero.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The two main operations in calculus are the integral and the ____.

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