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Noun: derivative di'rivutiv- The result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
- derived function, differential coefficient, differential, first derivative - A compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound
- A financial instrument whose value is based on another security
- derivative instrument - (linguistics) a word that is derived from another word
"'electricity' is a derivative of 'electric'" Adjective: derivative di'rivutiv- Resulting from or employing derivation
"a derivative process"; "a highly derivative prose style"
Derived forms: derivatives See also: derive, derived Type of: calculation, chemical compound, compound, computation, figuring, instrument, legal document, legal instrument, official document, reckoning, word Encyclopedia: Derivative |