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Derivatives: meaning, definitions and examples

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derivatives

 

[ dษชหˆrษชv.ษ™.tษชvs ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

linguistics

Derivatives refer to words that are formed from another word or base, typically by adding a prefix or suffix.

Synonyms

derived words, word formations

Examples of usage

  • The word 'derivative' is derived from the Latin word 'derivare'.
  • In English, prefixes and suffixes are commonly used to create derivatives.
  • Understanding derivatives is important in studying the etymology of words.
Context #2 | Noun

finance

In finance, derivatives are financial instruments whose value is derived from an underlying asset or security.

Synonyms

financial derivatives, financial instruments

Examples of usage

  • Options, futures, and swaps are common types of derivatives in financial markets.
  • Investors use derivatives to hedge risk or speculate on price movements.
  • The derivatives market can be complex and volatile.
Context #3 | Adjective

mathematics

In mathematics, derivatives refer to the rate of change of a function with respect to a variable.

Synonyms

differential, rate of change

Examples of usage

  • Calculus involves the study of derivatives and integrals.
  • Finding the derivative of a function helps analyze its behavior.
  • The concept of derivatives is fundamental in calculus.

Translations

Translations of the word "derivatives" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น derivados

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅเคฏเฅเคคเฅเคชเคจเฅเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Derivate

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ turunan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั…ั–ะดะฝั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pochodne

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใƒชใƒใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉrivรฉs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ derivados

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tรผrevler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒ์ƒ์ƒํ’ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุดุชู‚ุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ derivรกty

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ derivรกty

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ก็”Ÿ็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izvedeni finanฤni instrumenti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afleiรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ัƒั‹ะฝะดั‹ะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ•แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tรถrษ™mษ™lษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ derivados

Etymology

The word 'derivatives' has its origin in the Latin word 'derivare', which means 'to derive'. The term has been used in various fields such as linguistics, finance, and mathematics, each with its unique definition. In linguistics, derivatives are formed from existing words, while in finance, derivatives are financial instruments derived from underlying assets. In mathematics, derivatives represent the rate of change of a function. The concept of derivatives has evolved over time and plays a crucial role in different disciplines.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,521 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.