as in derivatives
something that naturally develops or is developed from something else
the noun is a derivation of a much earlier verb
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Recent Examples of derivations
Silicon Valley dreamt up poor derivations of past cautionary tales and created a monoculture of exploitative social media feeds and predatory data-hungry apps that birthed Orwell’s surveillance state.
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John Lopez, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
John Lopez, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for derivations
derivatives
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That includes Novakovski, who has since launched Lighter, his own competing crypto derivatives platform backed by Founders Fund, Ribbit Capital, and David Sacks’ Craft Ventures.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
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The second lawsuit, filed by Kiaran Shadowbolt in late December, is a federal derivatives complaint, an attempt to sue Firefly executives and board members on behalf of the company itself, by a shareholder.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Derivations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/derivations. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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