Meaning Of The Word Derivative

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What's The Definition Of Derivative?

derivative
adjective: If you say that something is derivative, you are criticizing it because it is not new or original but has been developed from something else.
countable noun: A derivative is something which has been developed or obtained from something else.

derivative in American English
adjective: derived
noun: something derived

derivative in British English
adjective: resulting from derivation; derived
noun: a term, idea, etc, that is based on or derived from another in the same class

derivative in Finance
noun: A derivative is an investment that depends on the value of something else.

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