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Word: derivative (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Adjective:

  • finance Having a value that depends on an underlying asset of variable value.
  • Imitative of the work of someone else.
  • Lacking originality.
  • copyright Referring to a work, such as a translation or adaptation, based on another work that may be subject to copyright restrictions.

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Noun:

  • calculus The derived function of a function.
  • calculus The value of this function for a given value of its independent variable.
  • chemistry A chemical derived from another.
  • finance A financial instrument whose value depends on the valuation of an underlying asset; such as a warrant, an option etc.
  • linguistics A word that derives from another one.
  • Something derived.

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