derivate

noun

Synonyms of derivatenext

Examples of derivate in a Sentence

a cuisine that is regarded by some as a derivate of creole cookery
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With unique enough lore and a unique style, Saxon avoids making a derivate fable. Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025 While Apple shares were up more than 4% in trading Friday, all of the derivate plays were trading in the red. Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 1 May 2026 The weed contains two psoralen derivates that can darken sick upon exposure to UV light. Ars Technica, 27 Nov. 2024 This, combined with new and streamlined venues for retail investors to participate in the growing demand for a variety of spot, derivate, and synthetic funds and indices is set to continue push crypto ETF access to new heights. Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024

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First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of derivate was in 1660

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“Derivate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/derivate. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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