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the rate at which a function changes with respect to its independent variable, representing the slope of the tangent line to the function's graph
(in linguistics) a word that is developed from another word or base
What is a "derivative"?
A derivative is a word formed from an existing word by adding an affix or making changes that result in a new meaning or part of speech. This process often involves the addition of prefixes or suffixes to the base or root word. For example, the noun "happy" can be transformed into the adjective "unhappy" by adding the prefix "un-", or into the noun "happiness" by adding the suffix "-ness". Derivatives expand the vocabulary of a language and allow for the expression of different concepts and grammatical categories, enhancing communication by providing various forms and meanings related to a root word.
a financial contract whose value depends on the price or performance of another asset, such as stocks, bonds, or commodities
a compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound
formed from an idea that is a slight or full copy of something else
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