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Meaning of word derivative from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

derivative   noun

Meaning : The result of mathematical differentiation. The instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another. Df(x)/dx.

Synonyms : derived function, differential, differential coefficient, first derivative

Meaning : A compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound.

Meaning : A financial instrument whose value is based on another security.

Synonyms : derivative instrument

Meaning : (linguistics) a word that is derived from another word.

Example : `electricity' is a derivative of `electric'.

derivative   adjective

Meaning : Resulting from or employing derivation.

Example : A derivative process.
A highly derivative prose style.

Derivative meaning in Telugu.