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derivative

/ˈɖɛrɪveʈɪv/

Meaning 1

financial instrument based on another asset

“The investor bought a derivative linked to oil prices.”
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Illustration of derivative: financial instrument based on another asset

Meaning 2

Something based on another source or idea.

“The artist's work felt too derivative and unoriginal.”
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Illustration of derivative: Something based on another source or idea.