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derivative
1 derivative /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/ noun
plural derivatives
1 derivative
/dɪˈrɪvətɪv/
noun
plural derivatives
Learner's definition of DERIVATIVE
[count]
1 
: a word formed from another word派生词；衍生词
2 
: something that comes from something else : a substance that is made from another substance衍生物；派生物
2 derivative /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/ adjective
2 derivative
/dɪˈrɪvətɪv/
adjective
Learner's definition of DERIVATIVE
1 
[more derivative; most derivative] usually disapproving : made up of parts from something else : not new or original缺乏独创性的；仿造的
2 
: formed from another word派生词的
TOEFL BNC: 9140 COCA: 10778

derivative

1 of 2

noun

de·​riv·​a·​tive di-ˈri-və-tiv How to pronounce derivative (audio)
1
linguistics : a word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
"pointy," "pointed," and other derivatives of "point"
2
: something derived
… the sonata form (itself a derivative of opera) … Kingsley Martin
the name "Mia" is a derivative of "Maria"
3
mathematics : the limit of the ratio of the change in a function to the corresponding change in its independent variable as the latter change approaches zero
4
chemistry
a
: a chemical substance related structurally to another substance and theoretically derivable from it
b
: a substance that can be made from another substance
Petroleum is a derivative of coal tar.
soybean derivatives
5
: a contract or security (see security sense 3) that derives its value from that of an underlying asset (such as another security) or from the value of a rate (as of interest or currency exchange) or index (see index entry 1 sense 1b) of asset value (such as a stock index)

derivative

2 of 2

adjective

1
linguistics : formed from another word or base : formed by derivation
a derivative word
2
: having parts that originate from another source : made up of or marked by derived elements
a derivative philosophy
3
: lacking originality : banal
a derivative performance
a film using a derivative plot device
derivatively adverb
derivativeness noun

Synonyms

Noun

Adjective

Example Sentences

Noun The word “childish” is a derivative of “child.” Tofu is one of many soybean derivatives. Petroleum is a derivative of coal tar. Adjective A number of critics found the film derivative and predictable. His style seems too derivative of Hemingway.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The coconut derivative in this body wash is an emollient that helps condition the skin and heal any rough, dry areas of the skin. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 3 June 2022 The derivative of vitamin A is one of the few skincare ingredients clinically proven to reduce wrinkles, among other benefits like unclogging pores and reducing dark spots. Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 24 Aug. 2022 Although inspired by Formula 1, the RB17 won’t feature a derivative of the team’s V-6 race motor, unlike the Mercedes-AMG One. Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 28 June 2022 Ammonia – a derivative of hydrogen - is safer and more convenient to transport and is more suitable for long distance seaborne trade. Sverre Alvik, Forbes, 24 June 2022 Crypto investors more recently have become concerned about a derivative of the cryptocurrency ether that is locked up until the Ethereum network transitions to a less energy-intensive model. Elaine Yu And Caitlin Ostroff, WSJ, 18 June 2022 The Wall Street giant executed its first Ethereum non-deliverable forwards, a derivative that pays out based on the price of Ether and offers institutional investors indirect exposure to the cryptocurrency, the report said. Fortune, 13 June 2022 Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate is a derivative from coconut that will invigorate your scalp by helping the shampoo to lather and cleanse. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 June 2022 Tying in the Nettuno derivative was key if the Gracale was to have any real gravitas. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2022
Adjective
Yonay is credited on the derivative 1986 film Top Gun, much of which is incorporated in its sequel, Top Gun: Maverick. Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2022 To that end, green hydrogen and its derivative green ammonia will play a prominent part especially for heavy industry and the transport sector. Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 Banks pass along that risk to corporate borrowers or parties to a derivative contract in the form of higher costs. Mark Maurer, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2022 SoftBank’s derivative share sale is not the first time that the relationship between Son and Ma has shown signs of strain. Grady Mcgregor, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2022 The result is a movie that is almost constantly two things at once: breezily lighthearted and overwrought; hyper-energetic and lazy; bracingly fresh and drearily derivative. Ann Hornaday, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2022 The nature of the derivative lawsuit makes the case unique. Adam Ferrise, cleveland, 13 July 2022 After the Hong Kong close, Alibaba and Softbank issued statements after the latter reduced their position in the former to 14.6% from 23.7% by selling 242 million shares via derivative contracts. Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022 Open interest options refer to the number of active derivative contracts, or the options that have been opened but not yet closed out or expired. Taylor Locke, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

see derive

Adjective

see derive

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

circa 1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of derivative was in the 15th century

Phrases Containing derivative
TOEFL BNC: 9140 COCA: 10778

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