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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.
中文释义
派生词,衍生物
Significado en Español
derivado
한국어 뜻
파생어, 유도체
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
từ phái sinh, dẫn xuất
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How to use “derivative” in a sentence

The word 'kindness' is a derivative of the word 'kind'.

“Kindness”这个词是“kind”这个词的派生词。

The word "happiness" is a derivative of "happy."

“happiness”是“happy”的派生词。

Critics called the film derivative because it copied older movies.

评论家说这部电影缺乏新意,因为它模仿了老电影。

Many English words are derivatives of Latin roots.

许多英语单词都是由拉丁词根派生而来的。

Synonyms
byproduct offshoot spin-off outgrowth
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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”?

  1. A original
  2. B byproduct
  3. C novel
  4. 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.

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The word happiness is a ______ of the older word happy.

  1. A syllable
  2. B synonym
  3. C sentence
  4. D derivative
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D — derivative. “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.

How do you use “derivative” in a sentence?

“derivative” means a word derived from another or from a root in the same or another language.. Examples: (1) The word 'kindness' is a derivative of the word 'kind'. (2) The word "happiness" is a derivative of "happy." (3) Critics called the film derivative because it copied older movies. (4) Many English words are derivatives of Latin roots.

What are synonyms for “derivative”?

byproduct, offshoot, spin-off, outgrowth — all close in meaning to derivative (n. a word derived from another or from a root in the same or another language.).

Is “derivative” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. derivative appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “derivative”?

de (from) + rive (flow) + tive (adjective or noun suffix) → from...flow out → derivative

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