Dictionary

1. (

• derived_function ,
• derivative ,
• differential_coefficient ,
• differential ,
• first_derivative

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

2. (

• derivative

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

3. (

• derivative_instrument ,
• derivative ,

) a financial instrument whose value is based on another security ;

4. (

• derivative

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

1. (

• derivative

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