as in derivative
something that naturally develops or is developed from something else
a cuisine that is regarded by some as a derivate of creole cookery
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Recent Examples of derivate
While Apple shares were up more than 4% in trading Friday, all of the derivate plays were trading in the red.
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Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 1 May 2026
With unique enough lore and a unique style, Saxon avoids making a derivate fable.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
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
Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 1 May 2026
With unique enough lore and a unique style, Saxon avoids making a derivate fable.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for derivate
Noun
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The vitamin A derivative boasts myriad benefits for mature skin, plus anyone seeking to preemptively stave off signs of visible aging.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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However, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission views these contracts as falling within its jurisdiction to regulate swaps and derivatives.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
Noun
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And woven into every page and at each chapter heading are gorgeous language derivations.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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Many derivations of ad-hoc street meat can be found in every nook and cranny of Los Angeles, and which is the best one, or the closest best one, is a matter of considerable inquiry and opinion across the city.—
Jordan Michelman,
Wired News,
21 May 2026
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“Derivate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/derivate. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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