as in secondary
taken or created from something original or basic
a derivative style taken from earlier painters
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as in derivation
something that naturally develops or is developed from something else
the whole field of industrial robots is a derivative of technology developed for the space program
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Recent Examples of derivative
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 6 Feb. 2025
App and web users are now able to buy and sell derivative contracts that convert into $100 based on the outcome of NFL, NBA and UEFA Champions League seasons.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2025
Chemically, it is classified as a phenothiazine derivative.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The filing details various legal proceedings, including class action and derivative lawsuits, and outlines the company's efforts to address material weaknesses in internal controls.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 6 Feb. 2025
App and web users are now able to buy and sell derivative contracts that convert into $100 based on the outcome of NFL, NBA and UEFA Champions League seasons.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Noun
Another common ingredient, panthenol, is a derivative of vitamin B5 and offers similar benefits by improving hair strength and hydration.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2025
Chemically, it is classified as a phenothiazine derivative.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for derivative
Adjective
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Reinhart had the secondary assist on Nathan MacKinnon’s goal 4:48 into regulation that opened scoring.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
21 Feb. 2025
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For example, using trimmings or byproducts in secondary product lines—overripe fruit can be processed into juices or purees instead of being discarded.—
Guy Yehiav,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The chances are that language switching isn’t necessarily active for the chain-of-thought derivations.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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But just keep in mind that is the derivation of the three-point shot.—
Ryan Canfield,
Fox News,
30 Oct. 2024
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With unique enough lore and a unique style, Saxon avoids making a derivate fable.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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The weed contains two psoralen derivates that can darken sick upon exposure to UV light.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
27 Nov. 2024
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“Derivative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/derivative. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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