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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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Example Sentence

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

“Kindness”这个词是“kind”这个词的派生词。

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?

The word 'kindness' is a derivative of the word 'kind'. (“Kindness”这个词是“kind”这个词的派生词。)

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 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

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