derivative

• Descreve algo que é baseado em outra fonte ou dela derivado, muitas vezes implicando falta de originalidade.

Describes something that is based on or derived from another source, often implying a lack of originality.

1. Lacking originalityB2formal

   Imitative of the work of someone else; not original.

   Pouco original

   • The movie was criticized for its derivative plot.
   • His painting style is highly derivative of the Impressionists.
   • The novel felt derivative and uninspired.

   Sinônimoscopycathackneyedimitativesecondhandtriteuninspiredunoriginal

   Antônimoscreativeinnovativeinventivenoveloriginal

2. Derived from something elseC1formal

   Based on or derived from another source; secondary.

   Derivado

   • The derivative works of the original manuscript were published later.
   • This chemical compound is derivative of benzene.
   • The new theory is derivative of earlier research.

   Sinônimosderivedimitativesecondarysecondhandunoriginal

   Antônimosbasicfundamentaloriginalprimaryunderlying

• Substantivo que designa algo obtido, deduzido ou desenvolvido a partir de outra fonte; é usado em matemática, finanças, química e linguística.

A noun referring to something that is derived, obtained, or developed from another source, often used in mathematics, finance, chemistry, and linguistics.

1. LinguisticsB2formal

   A word formed from another word by adding a prefix or suffix, or by other morphological processes.

   Derivado

   • 'Happiness' is a derivative of 'happy'.
   • The word 'teacher' is a derivative of 'teach'.
   • Linguists study how derivatives are formed in different languages.

   Sinônimosderivation

2. FinanceC1formalbusiness

   A financial contract whose value is based on the performance of an underlying asset, index, or interest rate.

   Derivativo

   • The bank trades in derivatives like futures and options.
   • Derivatives can be used to hedge against market risks.
   • Investors should understand the risks of derivative products.

   Sinônimosderivative instrument

3. MathematicsC1formalscientific

   The rate of change of a function with respect to a variable; the slope of the tangent line to a curve.

   Derivada

   • The derivative of x squared is 2x.
   • Calculus students learn how to compute derivatives.
   • The derivative represents the instantaneous rate of change.

   Sinônimosderived functiondifferential coefficient