Derivative

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dɪˈɹɪvÉ™tɪv/

Origin

From Middle French dérivatif, from Latin derivatus; see derive.

Full definition of derivative

Adjective

1. Obtained by derivation; not radical, original, or fundamental.a derivative conveyance; a derivative word
2. Imitative of the work of someone else.
3. (legal, copyright) Referring to a work, such as a translation or adaptation, based on another work that may be subject to copyright restrictions.
4. (finance) Having a value that depends on an underlying asset of variable value.
5. Lacking originality.

Noun

1. Something derived.
2. (linguistics) A word that derives from another one.
3. (finance) A financial instrument whose value depends on the valuation of an underlying asset; such as a warrant, an option etc.
4. (chemistry) A chemical derived from another.
5. (calculus) The derived function of a function.''The derivative of $f:f(x)\; =\; x^2$ is $$

1. (calculus) The value of this function for a given value of its independent variable.''The derivative of $f(x)\; =\; x^2$ at x = 3 is $$

Synonyms

• (something derived) spinoff
• (finance) contingent claim
• (in analysis: function) derived function

Derived terms

• arithmetic derivative
• directional derivative
• exterior derivative
• Gâteaux derivative
• partial derivative
• symmetric derivative
• time derivative
• total derivative
• weak derivative

Antonyms

• coincidental

Hyponyms

• (finance) option, warrant, swap, convertible security, convertible, convertible bond, credit default swap, credit line note, financial futures contract, financial future, total return swap.