Definitions

1. noun

a function that is the derivative of another function

“In calculus, the derivative of x^2 is 2x.”

2. adjective

obtained or formed by derivation, or having a quality or characteristic derived from something else

“The derivative marketing strategy helped the company to increase sales.”

3. noun

a financial instrument that is derived from an underlying asset, such as a stock or a commodity

“Investors often trade derivatives to hedge against potential losses.”

4. verb

to obtain or form by derivation

“The linguist derivative the word ‘computer’ from the Latin ‘computare’.”