derivative

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derivative

n. conjugate (Grammar); by-product, offshoot

adj. obtained from another source, derived, borrowed

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Derivative

The derivative of a function of a real variable measures the sensitivity to change of a quantity (a function value or dependent variable) which is determined by another quantity (the independent variable). Derivatives are a fundamental tool of calculus. For example, the derivative of the position of a moving object with respect to time is the object's velocity: this measures how quickly the position of the object changes when time is advanced.

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derivative

Noun
1. the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
(synonym) derived function, differential coefficient, differential, first derivative
(hypernym) calculation, computation, figuring, reckoning
(hyponym) curvature
2. a financial instrument whose value is based on another security
(synonym) derivative instrument
(hypernym) legal document, legal instrument, official document, instrument
(hyponym) futures contract
(classification) law, jurisprudence
3. (linguistics) a word that is derived from another word; "`electricity' is a derivative of `electric'"
(hypernym) word
(classification) linguistics

Adjective
1. resulting from or employing derivation; "a derivative process"; "a highly derivative prose style"
(similar) derived

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dérivatif

adj. repulsive, distasteful

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derivativo

adj. derivative, obtained from another source, derived, borrowed