derivative

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Synonyms: deprivative, derivitive, derivatize, derogative, derivation, privative, underivative, derivatives, derivate, dedicative, deviative

Antonyms: deprivative, derivitive, derivatize, derogative, derivation, privative, underivative, derivatives, derivate, dedicative, deviative

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Adjective

1. Obtained by [[derivation]]; not radical, original, or fundamental.
2. [[imitative|Imitative]] of the work of someone else.
3. {{lb|en|legal|copyright}} Referring to a work, such as a translation or adaptation, based on another work that may be subject to copyright restrictions.
4. {{lb|en|finance}} Having a value that depends on an underlying asset of variable value.

Noun

1. Something [[derive|derived]].
2. {{lb|en|linguistics}} A [[word#Noun|word]] formed by [[derivation]], such as ''[[stylish]]'' from ''[[style]]''.
3. {{lb|en|finance}} A [[financial instrument]] whose value depends on the valuation of an [[underlying]] [[asset]]; such as a [[warrant]], an [[option]] etc.
4. {{lb|en|chemistry}} A [[chemical]] derived from another.
5. {{senseid|en|Q29175}}{{lb|en|calculus}} One of the two fundamental objects of study in [[calculus]] (the other being [[integral|integration]]), which quantifies the [[rate]] of [[change]], [[tangency]], and other qualities arising from the [[local]] behavior of a [[function]].

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