Synonyms: differential, differential coefficient, derivative, derived function, first derivative
Definition: the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
Similar words: figuring, calculation, computation, reckoning
Definition: problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
Synonyms: derivative
Definition: (linguistics) a word that is derived from another word
Usage: `electricity' is a derivative of `electric'
Similar words: word
Definition: a unit of language that native speakers can identify
Usage: words are the blocks from which sentences are made; he hardly said ten words all morning
Synonyms: derivative, derivative instrument
Definition: a financial instrument whose value is based on another security
Similar words: instrument, legal document, legal instrument, official document
Definition: (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right
Synonyms: derivative
Definition: a compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound
Similar words: compound, chemical compound
Definition: (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
Synonyms: derivative
Definition: resulting from or employing derivation
Usage: a derivative process; a highly derivative prose style
Similar words: derived
Definition: formed or developed from something else; not original
Usage: the belief that classes and organizations are secondary and derived- John Dewey