derivative
gb/dɚˈɪvɪtɪv/ us/dɚˈɪvɪtɪv/
B2
Inglés
~ 3600
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B2
entity
1
something based on another source
Something that comes from or is made from another thing.
Patrón de uso:
a derivative of [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'derivative' with 'derivation'; 'derivation' refers to the process or origin, while 'derivative' is the resulting thing.
Sinónimos
offshoot (Implies something that grows or develops from a main source, often in a more neutral or positive sense.)
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copy (More direct and sometimes negative, implying lack of originality.)
Antónimos
original (Means created first or not based on anything else.)
Colocaciones
film derivative
|derivative work
|derivative product
|highly derivative
|musically derivative
Temas
general
|creativity
|comparison
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The movie was criticized for being a derivative of several older films.
- This painting is clearly a derivative work influenced by Picasso.
- Many pop songs today are considered derivative and formulaic.
- Her novel is a clever derivative of classic detective stories.
- That design is too derivative to stand out in the market.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- This song is a derivative of an old hit.
- The book is a derivative of a famous story.
- That movie is a derivative of another movie.
- His work is a derivative of her style.
adjective
B2
property
2
imitative rather than original
Made from another thing and not new or original.
Patrón de uso:
[something] is derivative
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use 'derivative' as a noun when describing a quality; in this sense it should be an adjective.
Sinónimos
imitative (Focuses on the act of copying the style or content of something else.)
Antónimos
innovative (Suggests introducing new ideas or methods instead of copying.)
Colocaciones
derivative idea
|derivative style
|derivative writing
|highly derivative
Temas
creativity
|criticism
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The film’s plot is highly derivative and predictable.
- His writing style is derivative of early modernist authors.
- The band's latest album feels derivative compared to their earlier work.
- Critics called the sculpture beautiful but ultimately derivative.
- It’s a well-made but derivative piece of art.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The story is derivative and not new.
- Her style is derivative of his work.
- The song is derivative of old music.
- This idea is derivative and boring.
Sustantivo
technical
C1
entity
3
financial instrument based on asset value
A financial product that gets its value from another thing like stocks or money rates.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this with the general meaning of 'something copied'. In finance, it has a specific technical sense unrelated to creativity.
Sinónimos
futures contract (A specific type of derivative based on agreed future transactions.)
Colocaciones
trade derivatives
|financial derivatives
|complex derivatives
|derivatives market
Temas
finance
|economics
|business
Ejemplos
- Derivatives can be used to hedge against price changes in commodities.
- The bank lost millions trading risky derivatives.
- Derivatives markets are tightly regulated in some countries.
- He specializes in complex derivatives tied to interest rates.
- Many investors use derivatives to manage risk.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Banks trade derivatives to make money.
- A derivative gets its value from another thing.
- Some people use derivatives to lower risk.
- The company lost money on derivatives.
Sustantivo
technical
C1
entity
4
math function for rate of change
In math, a way to show how fast something changes at one point.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'derivative' (the result) with 'differentiate' (the process).
Sinónimos
differential coefficient (A formal mathematical term for the same concept.)
Colocaciones
take the derivative
|first derivative
|partial derivative
Temas
mathematics
|science
|education
Ejemplos
- The derivative of x² is 2x.
- We used the derivative to find the maximum point of the function.
- Partial derivatives are important in multivariable calculus.
- The graph shows the derivative of the velocity function.
- Differentiation allows you to calculate the derivative of any smooth curve.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The derivative of x squared is 2x.
- We learn how to find a derivative in math class.
- A derivative shows how fast something changes.
- He drew the derivative on the graph.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
derivative
AFI
GB/dɚˈɪvɪtɪv/
US/dɚˈɪvɪtɪv/
Sílabas y acento
de - riv - at - ive (4 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (de)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: derivative
Noun
- Base: derivative
- Plural: derivatives
Familia de palabras
Forms
derivatives
noun
Core family
Advanced or less common
derivational
adjective
Expresiones
partial derivative
1/pˈɑɹʃəl dɚˈɪvɪtɪv/
fixed phrase
technical
derivative with respect to one variable
In math, a way to find how one thing changes when only one variable changes and others stay the same.
Ejemplos
- We calculated the partial derivative with respect to x.
- Partial derivatives are used in multivariable calculus problems.
take the derivative
1/tˈeɪk ðə dɚˈɪvɪtɪv/
fixed phrase
technical
find the mathematical rate of change
In math, to do the steps needed to get the derivative of a function.
Ejemplos
- You need to take the derivative before finding the slope at that point.
- We will take the derivative of this equation in class.