nonderivative

adjective

Definition of nonderivativenext
as in fundamental

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonderivative
  1. fundamental
  2. basic
  3. original
Adjective
  • There are fundamental values on the line, even beyond democracy — women’s rights, civil rights, the safety of immigrants.
    Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
  • This layer is essential for storing large volumes of data, fundamental for future analysis and strategic planning.
    Greg Kihlstrom, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of fundamental
Adjective
  • Many readers have told me my booklet has served as a valuable tool in teaching their children basic good manners.
    Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • These basic tests, combined with age and medical history, are enough to make a clear diagnosis.
    Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of basic
Adjective
  • Smoke was also limiting visibility and slowing traffic on the busy U.S. 101 freeway, south of the state route, the department said on X. High winds caused spot fires to ignite 2½ miles away in front of the site of the original blaze, Ventura County Fire Chief Dustin Gardner said.
    Phil Helsel, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • First, showrunner Jac Schaeffer did not flat-out deny a season 2 was coming in recent interviews, despite that apparently being the original plan.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of original
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Thesaurus Entries Near nonderivative

nondenominational

nonderivative

nondescript

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“Nonderivative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonderivative. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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