What is the meaning of derivative?

noun

  • The result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx.
  • A compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound.
  • A financial instrument whose value is based on another security.
  • Linguistics) a word that is derived from another word. (
    • usage: "`electricity' is a derivative of `electric'"

adjective

  • Resulting from or employing derivation.
    • usage: "a derivative process"; "a highly derivative prose style"
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