derivative

The result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx.

A financial instrument whose value is based on another security.

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

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

“`electricity' is a derivative of `electric'”

Resulting from or employing derivation.

“a derivative process”

“a highly derivative prose style”