derivative

/dɪɹˈɪvətˌɪv/

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Derivative

the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx

(grammar) a word that is developed from another word or base

a financial instrument whose value is based on another security

a compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound

derivative

formed from an idea that is a slight or full copy of something else

Examples

1. Derivatives commonly track other investments like a stock index.

2. Particularly derivatives trading and institutional investing.

3. The time derivative brings down a lambda.

4. Peace is derivative.