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A derivative is something created from a Primary source, and can mean different things.
- Derivative (linguistics), a word that is made from a more basic word
- Derivative (chemistry), a substance that has similar properties to the original. However, one or more components of the original are replaced
- Derivative (finance), or derivative security
- Derivative (mathematics), a central idea of calculus
- Derivative works made from an existing work of art
Images for kids
The derivative at different points of a differentiable function. In this case, the derivative is equal to:\sin \left(x^2\right) + 2x^2 \cos\left(x^2\right)
See also
In Spanish: Derivada para niños
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