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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derivatives
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Georges Debbas, head of EU equity derivatives at BNP Paribas, meanwhile, said there are question marks over the AI theme heading into 2026, particularly over the potential downside among firms with large investments with low returns in the sector.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025 -
Trump previously imposed national security tariffs on steel and aluminum and derivatives, light-duty autos and parts, and copper.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Derivations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/derivations. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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