How to pronounce "derivative"

• "derivative" pronounced in English.

Meanings and definitions of "derivative"

Noun

the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx

Synonyms:

• derived function
• derivative
• differential coefficient
• differential
• first derivative

Noun

a compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound

Synonyms:

• derivative

Noun

a financial instrument whose value is based on another security

Synonyms:

• derivative instrument
• derivative

Noun

(linguistics) a word that is derived from another word; "`electricity' is a derivative of `electric'"

Synonyms:

• derivative

Adjective

resulting from or employing derivation; "a derivative process"; "a highly derivative prose style"

Synonyms:

• derivative