derivative
/dɝˈɪvʌtɪv/
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Definitions
Adjective Satellite
resulting from or employing derivation; "a derivative process"; "a highly derivative prose style"
Noun
the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
Noun
a compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound
Noun
a financial instrument whose value is based on another security
Noun
(linguistics) a word that is derived from another word; "`electricity'' is a derivative of `electric''"