derivative

English

/dɪˈɹɪvətɪv/

adj
Definitions
  • Obtained by derivation; not radical, original, or fundamental.
  • Imitative of the work of someone else.
  • (legal) Referring to a work, such as a translation or adaptation, based on another work that may be subject to copyright restrictions.
  • (finance) Having a value that depends on an underlying asset of variable value.
  • Lacking originality.

Etymology

Derived from Middle French dérivatif derived from Latin dērīvātus.

Origin

Latin

dērīvātus

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