derivative | Definition of derivative

derivative

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of derivative

something that naturally develops or is developed from something else

the whole field of industrial robots is a derivative of technology developed for the space program

Synonyms of derivative

by-product, derivate, derivation, offshoot, outgrowth, spin-off

Words Related to derivative

descendant (also descendent)

aftermath, consequence, corollary, development, fruit, growth, issue, outcome, product, result, sequel, sequence, upshot

denouement (also dénouement), repercussion

aftereffect, side effect (also side reaction)

copy, duplicate, facsimile, replica, reproduction

Near Antonyms of derivative

archetype, original, prototype

antecedent, cause, determinant, occasion, reason

Antonyms of derivative

origin, root, source