Meaning & Definition of word "Derivative"

Derivative

/dɪˈrɪv.ɪ.tɪv/

1. Something that is based on another source, especially a financial instrument whose value is derived from the value of another asset.
- Example: The company decided to invest in derivatives to hedge against market risks.
2. A word or name that is derived from another word or name.
- Example: The term 'biology' is a derivative of the Greek words 'bio' meaning life and 'logia' meaning study.
3. In calculus, the instantaneous rate of change of a function.
- Example: To find the slope of the tangent line, we need to calculate the derivative of the function.

1. Relating to or produced by derivation; not original.
- Example: The film received criticism for its derivative plot, which closely resembled several existing movies.
2. A term used to describe something that is based on or derived from another source.
- Example: The artist's derivative work sparked debate about the boundaries of creativity and originality.

Derived from Latin 'derivativus', from 'derivare' meaning 'to draw off or lead away'.

derivative work:

A work based on or derived from one or more existing works.

financial derivative:

A financial instrument whose value is derived from an underlying asset.

creative derivative:

A work that is inspired by or built upon existing ideas.

derive:

To obtain something from a specified source.

derivation:

The act of obtaining something from a source.

derivative function:

A function that represents the derivative of another function.

Meaning: Deriv

Example Sentence: That new song is such a deriv of the old hit.

Meaning: Derivative vibes

Example Sentence: This show gives off derivative vibes; it feels like I've seen it all before.