noun

derivative

derivative, by-product, offshoot

'Happiness' is a derivative of 'happy'.

'Happiness' is a derivative of 'happy'.

He trades in complex financial derivatives.

He trades in complex financial derivatives.

a derivative of ((sth.)) 'Courageous' is a derivative of 'courage'.

Synonyms: by-product, offshoot, spin-off

From Latin 'derivare' (to draw off a stream), from 'de-' (away) + 'rivus' (stream).

A 'derivative' is something that flows from something else, like a small stream from a 'river'. It's not the original.

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