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Definition of Derivative
1. Noun. The result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx.
Exact synonyms: Derived Function, Differential, Differential Coefficient, First Derivative
Specialized synonyms: Curvature, Partial, Partial Derivative
Generic synonyms: Calculation, Computation, Figuring, Reckoning
Derivative terms: Differential
Specialized synonyms: Curvature, Partial, Partial Derivative
Generic synonyms: Calculation, Computation, Figuring, Reckoning
Derivative terms: Differential
2. Adjective. Resulting from or employing derivation. "A highly derivative prose style"
3. Noun. A compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound.
4. Noun. A financial instrument whose value is based on another security.
Exact synonyms: Derivative Instrument
Generic synonyms: Instrument, Legal Document, Legal Instrument, Official Document
Specialized synonyms: Futures Contract, Option
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Generic synonyms: Instrument, Legal Document, Legal Instrument, Official Document
Specialized synonyms: Futures Contract, Option
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
5. Noun. (linguistics) a word that is derived from another word. "`electricity' is a derivative of `electric'"
Definition of Derivative
1. a. Obtained by derivation; derived; not radical, original, or fundamental; originating, deduced, or formed from something else; secondary; as, a derivative conveyance; a derivative word.
2. n. That which is derived; anything obtained or deduced from another.
Definition of Derivative
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Derivative
1. A chemical substance derived from another substance either directly or by modification or partial substitution. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)