Definition of Derivative

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


2. Adjective. Resulting from or employing derivation. "A highly derivative prose style"
Similar to: Derived
Derivative terms: Derive, Derive, Derive

3. Noun. A compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound.
Generic synonyms: Chemical Compound, 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

5. Noun. (linguistics) a word that is derived from another word. "`electricity' is a derivative of `electric'"
Category relationships: Linguistics
Generic synonyms: Word

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Derivative

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derivational morphology
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