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derivative

/dɪˈɹɪvətɪv/
Meanings
  • noun

    A term derived from another term, often a base word or root, to which it is related in meaning.

    - "The derivative of the function f(x) = x^2 is 2x."
    - "The derivative of the word 'happy' could be 'happiness'."
Pronunciation




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Antonyms

coincidental
Synonyms

contingent claim , derived function , derivate , derived , word , derivate , offshoot , spinoff
Rhymes
Words rhyming with derivative
rives , hives , dives , mives
Variants
List of all variants of derivative that leads to same result
derivative , derivatives , derivatively , derivativeness , derivativenesses , partial derivative , partial derivatives
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

derivatives, derivative's

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'deriver' meaning 'to turn aside, deviate' or 'to draw off', from the Latin 'derivare', meaning 'to draw off, to take away, to deduct'.

Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the term 'derivative' was first used in English in the late 15th century?

  2. In mathematics, the derivative of the identity function is itself.

Related Concepts
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  1. Function: In mathematics, a function is a relation between a set of inputs and a set of permissible outputs with the property that each input is related to exactly one output.

  2. Calculus: The mathematical discipline dealing with continuous change and the rate of change and the accumulation of quantities.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In mathematics, derivatives are used to describe rates of change and slopes of curves. In language, derivatives can help expand the meaning of a word or create new words.

How to Memorize "derivative"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a function with a graph that has a steep slope, this steep slope is the derivative of the function.
    - Visualize a tree with branches and leaves, each branch and leaf is a derivative of the root word.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'derivative' with 'descendant' or 'offspring', as a derivative is a term that is derived from a base word.
    - Associate the word 'derivative' with 'change', as derivatives describe rates of change.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Derivatives describe rates of change, just like a car's speedometer.'

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1. Relate to Math: The term 'derivative' is commonly used in calculus to describe the rate of change of a function. Think of the word 'derive' which means to obtain or deduce something from something else. In this context, a derivative is derived from a function.

2. Mnemonic Device: Create a sentence or phrase where the first letter of each word spells out 'derivative'. For example, 'Dogs Easily Run In Vast Exciting Fields In Terrific Variety Everyday'.

3. Visualize: Imagine a derivative as a branch or offshoot of something, like a tree branch or a river tributary. This can help you remember that a derivative is a new thing derived from something else.

4. Associate with a Story: Create a story where the word 'derivative' is used in a memorable way. For example, 'Derivative Dave was a genius mathematician who could derive complex equations in his sleep.'

5. Practice and Repetition: Practice using the word 'derivative' in conversation and writing. The more you use it, the more likely you are to remember it.

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