derivative
[ dih-riv-uh-tiv ]
/ dɪˈrɪv ə tɪv /
adjective
not original; secondary.
noun
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Sometimes der·i·vate [der-uh-veyt] /ˈdɛr əˌveɪt/ .
Origin of derivative
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English derivatif, from Late Latin dērīvātīvus, equivalent to Latin dērīvāt(us) (see derivation) + -īvus suffix; see -ive
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British Dictionary definitions for derivative
derivative
/ (dɪˈrɪvətɪv) /
adjective
noun
Derived forms of derivative
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Medical definitions for derivative
derivative
[ dĭ-rĭv′ə-tĭv ]
n.
Something obtained or produced by modification of something else.
A chemical compound that may be produced from another compound of similar structure in one or more steps.
adj.
Resulting from, characterized by, or employing derivation.
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Scientific definitions for derivative
derivative
[ dĭ-rĭv′ə-tĭv ]
In calculus, the slope of the tangent line to a curve at a particular point on the curve. Since a curve represents a function, its derivative can also be thought of as the rate of change of the corresponding function at the given point. Derivatives are computed using differentiation.
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