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Meaning of
derivative
in English
derivative
us
/dɪˈrɪvətɪv/
uk
/dɪˈraɪvətɪv/
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Plural
derivatives
Definitions
Noun
a
mathematical
function
showing
rate
of
change
The
derivative
of
the
function
represents
its
slope
.
a
financial
instrument
tied
to
an
asset's
value
Investors
buy
derivative
securities
to
hedge
against
risks
.
Adjective
having
value
based
on
an
underlying
asset
The
derivative
value
of
the
option
depends
on
the
stock
price
.
not
original
;
derived
from
something
else
The
movie's
plot
is
derivative
,
borrowing
ideas
from
earlier
films
.
imitating
someone
else's
work
The
artist's
style
is
derivative
,
copying
elements
from
famous
painters
.
describing
a
work
based
on
another
(
e
.
g
.
translation
,
adaptation
)
The
derivative
work
,
a
translation
of
the
original
novel
,
was
published
last
year
.
