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Derivative

Obtained by derivation; derived; not radical, original, or fundamental; originating, deduced, or formed from something else; secondary; as, a derivative conveyance; a derivative word.

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Derived 84% connected

of Derive

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

Derived 84% connected

of Derive

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

Broader term 7

Calculation 76% connected

The act or process, or the result, of calculating; computation; reckoning, estimate.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Compound 76% connected

In the East Indies, an inclosure containing a house, outbuildings, etc.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Computation 76% connected

The act or process of computing; calculation; reckoning.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Figuring 76% connected

of Figure

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Instrument 76% connected

That by means of which any work is performed, or result is effected; a tool; a utensil; an implement; as, the instruments of a mechanic; astronomical…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Reckoning 76% connected

of Reckon

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Word 76% connected

The spoken sign of a conception or an idea; an articulate or vocal sound, or a combination of articulate and vocal sounds, uttered by the human voice…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Narrower term 4

Compound 76% connected

In the East Indies, an inclosure containing a house, outbuildings, etc.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Curvature 76% connected

The act of curving, or the state of being bent or curved; a curving or bending, normal or abnormal, as of a line or surface from a rectilinear direct…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Option 76% connected

The power of choosing; the right of choice or election; an alternative.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Partial 76% connected

Of, pertaining to, or affecting, a part only; not general or universal; not total or entire; as, a partial eclipse of the moon.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Derivationally related 4

Come 74% connected

of Come

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Come 74% connected

of Come

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Derive 74% connected

To turn the course of, as water; to divert and distribute into subordinate channels; to diffuse; to communicate; to transmit; -- followed by to, into…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Derive 74% connected

To turn the course of, as water; to divert and distribute into subordinate channels; to diffuse; to communicate; to transmit; -- followed by to, into…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Synonym 1

Differential 92% connected

Relating to or indicating a difference; creating a difference; discriminating; special; as, differential characteristics; differential duties; a diff…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Calculus 84% connected

Any solid concretion, formed in any part of the body, but most frequent in the organs that act as reservoirs, and in the passages connected with them…

mathematics of change 25% interchangeable

An instantaneous rate of change.

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