# derivative

> English word · Adjective · IPA /dɪˈɹɪvətɪv/ · frequency rank #12,034

## Definitions
1. Obtained by derivation; not radical, original, or fundamental.
2. Imitative of the work of someone else.
3. Referring to a work, such as a translation or adaptation, based on another work that may be subject to copyright restrictions.
4. Having a value that depends on an underlying asset of variable value.

## Etymology
From Middle French dérivatif, from Latin dērīvātus, perfect passive participle of dērīvō (“to derive”). Related to derive; by surface analysis, derive + -ative.

## Easily confused with
- **derivation** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/derivation-vs-derivative)

## Common misspellings (14)
`dderivative`, `deirvative`, `deriavtive`, `derivaitve`, `derivatiev`, `derivativve`, `derivattive`, `derivatvie`, `derivtaive`, `derivvative`, `derrivative`, `derviative`, `dreivative`, `edrivative`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/derivative