Obtained by derivation; not radical, original, or fundamental.
a derivative conveyance
Imitative of the work of someone else.
No, I really felt it was very derivative. To me it it looked like it was straight out of Diane Arbus, but it had none of the wit.
Referring to a work, such as a translation or adaptation, based on another work that may be subject to copyright restrictions.
Something derived.
From Middle French dérivatif, from Latin dērīvātus, perfect passive participle of dērīvō (“to derive”). Related to derive; by surface analysis, derive + -ative.
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A word formed by derivation, such as stylish from style.
A financial instrument whose value depends on the valuation of an underlying asset; such as a warrant, an option etc.