DERIVATIVES
(noun, adj.sat)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Derivatives.
Derivatives - as a noun
The result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
derived functiondifferential19differential coefficientfirst derivativeHypernyms (Closely Related)
calculation15computation17figuring13reckoning16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound
A financial instrument whose value is based on another security
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
derivative instrumentHypernyms (Closely Related)
instrument12legal documentlegal instrumentofficial documentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(linguistics) a word that is derived from another word
Example: "`electricity' is a derivative of `electric'"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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Derivatives - as an adjective satellite
Resulting from or employing derivation
Example: "A derivative process"
Example Sentences
"He has a large portfolio of financial derivatives."
"The company offers a variety of derivatives to manage risk."
"Investors can trade derivatives such as futures and options."
"They lost a significant amount of money in derivatives trading."
"She specializes in analyzing complex derivatives."
Word Game Points
Is DERIVATIVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, derivatives is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DERIVATIVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is DERIVATIVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, derivatives is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDERIVATIVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is DERIVATIVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, derivatives is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDERIVATIVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
