Definition of derivate
1. derivative [ n ] the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
Used in print:(Harry H. Hull, "The Normal Forces and Their Ther...)
The minimum total potential_energy is found by taking the derivative with_respect_to H and equating to zero .
Synonyms differential derivative first_derivative differential_coefficient derived_function Related Terms calculation partial curvature2. derivative [ a ] resulting from or employing derivation
Examples:
"a derivative process"
"a highly derivative prose style"
3. derivative [ n ] a financial instrument whose value is based on another security
Synonyms derivative derivative_instrument Related Terms legal_document option futures_contract law4. derivative [ a ] (linguistics) formed by inflection or derivation
Examples:
"from the primitive word `electric'
comes the derivative word `electricity'"
5. derivative [ n ] (linguistics) a word that is derived from another word
Examples:
"`electricity'
is a derivative of `electric'"
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