Synonyms for derivative

Most common

derivate · spin-off · offshoot · derived function · differential

Synonyms by meaning

Noun

Adjective

Antonyms

precursor, prototype, model

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Definitions

1. n. 1

   Something derived.

2. n. 2

   A word formed by derivation, such as stylish from style.

3. adj. 1

   Obtained by derivation; not radical, original, or fundamental.

Related words

Phrases

event derivative first derivative derivative instrument partial derivative time derivative

Forms

Plural

derivatives → derivates, spin-offs, offshoots, differentials…

Example sentences

• differential Tom loves non-linear differential equations.
• adjective In this case, the adjective goes before the noun.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

kind¹

7 letters

derived²

8 letters

offshoot², derivate

9 letters

adjective³, formative³, imitative⁴

10 letters

descendant³, unoriginal, descendent³

12 letters

differential⁴

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (derived² = 2 syllables).