derivative

CEFRB2

/dɪˈɹɪvətɪv/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Developed from another source rather than being original.

  2. 02

    noun

    A financial contract whose value depends on another asset.

Examples

  • The derivative of a constant function is always zero.

  • The two main operations in calculus are the integral and the derivative.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
2
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Imitative of the work of someone else.

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

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

More examples

In context

  • The derivative of x² is 2x; if f(x)#61;x², then f'(x)#61;2x

  • a derivative conveyance

  • a derivative word

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Origin

adjective

From Middle French dérivatif, from Latin dērīvātus, perfect passive participle of dērīvō (“to derive”). Related to derive; by surface analysis, derive + -ative.