derivative
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Definition of derivative:
the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
a compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound a financial instrument whose value is based on another security (linguistics) a word that is derived from another word; "`electricity' is a derivative of `electric'" resulting from or employing derivation; "a derivative process"; "a highly derivative prose style" |