derivative
/dɪˈrɪvətɪv/
de · riv · a · tive
dɪ · ˈrɪv · ə · tɪv
English Definition
n. a word derived from another or from a root in the same or another language.
Significado en Español
derivado
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
từ phái sinh, dẫn xuất
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de (from) + rive (flow) + tive (adjective or noun suffix) → from...flow out → derivative
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “derivative”?
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A
original
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B
byproduct
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C
novel
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D
unique
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B — byproduct.
“derivative” means n. a word derived from another or from a root in the same or another language.
Common questions about “derivative”
What does “derivative” mean?
derivative — n. a word derived from another or from a root in the same or another language.. In Chinese: 派生词，衍生物.
How do you pronounce “derivative”?
derivative is pronounced /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/. It breaks into 4 syllables: de · riv · a · tive.
Is “derivative” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. derivative appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “derivative”?
de (from) + rive (flow) + tive (adjective or noun suffix) → from...flow out → derivative
