derivates

noun

plural of derivate
as in derivatives
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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  1. derivatives
  2. derivations
Noun
  • The Saudi bourse launched its first derivatives, which investors use to hedge exposures or speculate on future stock moves, in 2020, but trading activity never really took off.
    — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Both of those functions are what the law that governs derivatives, and its federal regulator, are meant to protect.
    — Brian Quintenz, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • And woven into every page and at each chapter heading are gorgeous language derivations.
    — The Know, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
  • Large Language Models often struggle with precise derivations and calculations in theoretical physics, sometimes exhibiting inconsistent reasoning.
    — Paul Sutter, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2026
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