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DERIVATIVE

Definition:

[noun] the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
Synonyms: derived function, differential coefficient, differential, first
[noun] a financial instrument whose value is based on another security
Synonyms: instrument
[noun] (linguistics) a word that is derived from another word; "`electricity' is a derivative of `electric'"
[adjective] resulting from or employing derivation; "a derivative process"; "a highly derivative prose style"