derivative — something that is based on or developed from something else
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: something that is based on or developed from something else
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/
Korean meaning: 파생물, 2차적 산물
Korean pronunciation: 디**리**버티브
Example Sentences
- My boss's 'innovative' ideas are just derivatives of what he saw on YouTube last night.
- The pharmaceutical company developed several derivatives of the original drug.
- His art teacher criticized his painting for being too derivative of Van Gogh's style.
derivative
NOUN//dɪˈrɪvətɪv//
something that is based on or developed from something else
The artist creates a derivative painting inspired by the original masterpiece
No alternative to comparative - everything derivative!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'derivativus', the adjective form of 'derivare', meaning 'to draw off' or 'to divert'. This comes from 'de-' (from, away) and 'rivus' (stream), literally meaning 'to turn away from a stream'.
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📝Examples
“My boss's 'innovative' ideas are just derivatives of what he saw on YouTube last night.”
“The pharmaceutical company developed several derivatives of the original drug.”
“His art teacher criticized his painting for being too derivative of Van Gogh's style.”
“The calculus exam was full of derivative problems that made students cry.”
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