English noun: derivative |
1. | derivative (cognition) the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx |
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| Synonyms | derived function, differential, differential coefficient, first derivative |
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| Broader (hypernym) | calculation, computation, figuring, reckoning |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | curvature, partial, partial derivative |
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2. | derivative (substance) a compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound |
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| Broader (hypernym) | chemical compound, compound |
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3. | derivative (communication) a financial instrument whose value is based on another security |
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| Synonyms | derivative instrument |
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| Broader (hypernym) | instrument, legal document, legal instrument, official document |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | futures contract, option |
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| Domain category | jurisprudence, law |
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4. | derivative (communication) (linguistics) a word that is derived from another word |
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| Samples | `electricity' is a derivative of `electric'.
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| Broader (hypernym) | word |
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| Domain category | linguistics |
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