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derivative

UK
/dɪˈrɪv.ɪ.tɪv/
US
/dɪˈrɪv.ɪ.tɪv/

Translations

derivativenoun
derivatives
pl
UK
/dɪˈrɪv.ə.tɪv/
US
/dəˈrɪv.ə.tɪv/
dérivéchimie
Ethyl acetate is a derivative of acetic acid.
L'acétate d'éthyle est un dérivé de l'acide acétique.
dérivéfinance ; souvent au pluriel
The trader invested in derivatives to hedge against potential losses in the stock market.
Le trader a investi dans des dérivés pour se protéger contre d'éventuelles pertes sur le marché boursier.
dérivéen linguistique
The word 'happiness' is a derivative of the word 'happy'.
Le mot « happiness » est un dérivé du mot « happy ».
dérivéau sens de chose issue d’une autre
The movie was criticized for being a derivative of earlier science fiction films.
Le film a été critiqué parce qu'il était un dérivé de films de science-fiction plus anciens.
dérivéemathématiques
The derivative of sin x is cos x.
La dérivée de sin x est cos x.
Synonyms
outgrowth
derivation
byproduct
offshoot
result
consequence
derivativeadjective
more derivative
Comp.
most derivative
Super.
UK
/dɪˈrɪv.ɪ.tɪv/
US
/dɪˈrɪv.ɪ.tɪv/
dérivéau sens de « issu de, fondé sur »
The new policy is derivative of the previous administration's approach.
La nouvelle politique est dérivée de l'approche de l'administration précédente.
dérivéfinance et mathématiques
Derivative contracts are frequently used to manage risk in volatile markets.
Les contrats dérivés sont souvent utilisés pour gérer le risque sur des marchés volatils.
Additional translations
dérivépéjoratif, pour une œuvre ou un style manquant d’originalité
Synonyms
secondary
borrowed
derived
imitative
unoriginal

Definitions

derivativenoun
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.
derivativeadjective
Imitative of the work of another artist, writer, etc., and usually disapproved of for that reason.
The film was criticized for being too derivative, lacking originality and creativity.
Originating from, based on, or influenced by something else.
The new policy is derivative of the previous administration's approach.
Relating to or describing a derivative in finance or mathematics.
Derivative contracts are frequently used to manage risk in volatile markets.
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