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
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derivatives
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Retail leverage amplifies swings Another factor amplifying the market's moves is South Korea's large base of retail investors and its active derivatives market, according to market veterans.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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Silver futures and derivatives More experienced investors may want to consider trading silver futures or other derivatives in this market to speculate on short-term price movements.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Derivations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/derivations. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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