A financial instrument whose value is based on the value of another asset, such as a stock, bond, or commodity. The trader invested in derivatives to hedge against potential losses in the stock market.
A word that is formed from another word, often by adding a prefix or suffix. The word 'happiness' is a derivative of the word 'happy'.
Something that is based on another source or developed from something else. The movie was criticized for being a derivative of earlier science fiction films.
In calculus, the instantaneous rate of change of a function with respect to a variable; the result of differentiating a function. The derivative of sin x is cos x.
In chemistry, a compound that can be regarded as arising from another compound by replacement of an atom or group of atoms. Ethyl acetate is a derivative of acetic acid.