derivative
31derivative — adj. & n. adj. derived from another source; not original (his music is derivative and uninteresting). n. 1 something derived from another source, esp.: a a word derived from another or from a root (e.g. quickly from quick). b Chem. a chemical… …
32Derivative (generalizations) — Derivative is a fundamental construction of differential calculus and admits many possible generalizations within the fields of mathematical analysis, combinatorics, algebra, and geometry. Derivatives in analysis In real, complex, and functional… …
33Derivative (disambiguation) — Derivative, in calculus, is a measurement of how a function changes when the values of its inputs change. Derivative may also refer to: Derivative (finance), a contract whose value is derived from that of other quantities Derivative (chemistry),… …
34derivative action — n: a suit brought by a shareholder on behalf of a corporation or by a member on behalf of an association to assert a cause of action usu. against an officer which the corporation or association has itself failed to assert for its injuries –… …
35derivative work — n: a piece of intellectual property that substantially derives from an underlying work ◇ Use of a derivative work that is derived from an underlying copyrighted work is infringement if the permission of the copyright owner is not obtained.… …
36derivative product — ➔ product * * * derivative product UK US noun [C] STOCK MARKET, FINANCE ► a DERIVATIVE(Cf. ↑derivative): »Companies minimize risks by buying a derivative product which provides the right to buy or sell the underlying equity at a fixed price on a… …
37derivative contracts — A derivative, derivatives or derivative contracts are financial instruments whose value derives from the value and characteristics of underlying products. The underlying assets (often referred to as the underlying or underlier ) are extremely… …
38derivative contract — A derivative, derivatives or derivative contracts are financial instruments whose value derives from the value and characteristics of underlying products. The underlying assets (often referred to as the underlying or underlier ) are extremely… …
39Derivative circulation — Derivative De*riv a*tive, a. [L. derivativus: cf. F. d[ e]rivatif.] Obtained by derivation; derived; not radical, original, or fundamental; originating, deduced, or formed from something else; secondary; as, a derivative conveyance; a derivative… …
40Derivative (film) — Derivative Theatrical Poster Directed by Ulaş İnaç Produced by Ulaş İnaç …
