derivative

BrE /ˈdɛrɪtɪv/ AmE /ˈdɛrətɪv/

noun / adjective en → es

1 MATHEMATICS [singular] C1

a function or expression obtained from another by differentiation

derivada, función derivada

Collocations derivative of a function

  • The derivative of the function f(x) is 2x.

    La derivada de la función f(x) es 2x.

2 LINGUISTICS [singular] B1

a word formed from another by the addition of an affix or other process

derivado, palabra derivada

Collocations word derivative

  • The word 'unhappy' is a derivative of the adjective 'happy'.

    La palabra 'infeliz' es un derivado del adjetivo 'feliz'.

3 FINANCE [singular] C1

a financial instrument whose value is based on the performance of an underlying asset or index

derivativo, instrumento financiero derivado

Collocations financial derivative

  • The company uses financial derivatives to hedge against market risks.

    La empresa utiliza derivativos financieros para protegerse contra los riesgos del mercado.

4 COPYRIGHT [singular] B2

a work that is based on or derived from another work, especially a literary one

obra derivada, trabajo derivado

Collocations derivative work

  • The new film is a derivative of the original novel.

    La nueva película es una obra derivada de la novela original.

5 CHEMISTRY [singular] C1

a compound that is derived from another by chemical synthesis or reaction

compuesto derivado, sustancia química derivada

Collocations chemical derivative

  • The chemical derivative of benzene is toluene.

    El compuesto derivado del benceno es el tolúeno.

6 ART [singular] C1

a work that imitates or copies the style of another artist, especially one from an earlier period

obra derivada en arte, copia de estilo artístico

Collocations artistic derivative

  • The painting is a derivative of the Renaissance style.

    El cuadro es una obra derivada del estilo renacentista.

7 LAW [singular] C1

a legal document or right that is derived from another, such as a patent or copyright

derecho derivado, documento legal derivado

Collocations legal derivative

  • The patent is a derivative of the original invention.

    La patente es un derecho derivado de la invención original.

8 ECONOMICS [singular] C1

a product or service that is derived from another, often as a result of technological advancement

producto o servicio derivado

Collocations derived product

  • The smartphone is a derivative of the mobile phone.

    El teléfono inteligente es un producto derivado del teléfono móvil.