Synonyms of derivatives

derivatives

noun

plural of derivative

as in derivations

something that naturally develops or is developed from something else

the whole field of industrial robots is a derivative of technology developed for the space program

Synonyms & Similar Words

• derivations
• derivates
• products
• descendants
• consequences
• by-products
• results
• offshoots
• spin-offs
• reproductions
• outcomes
• outgrowths
• copies
• sequels
• developments
• fruits
• issues
• repercussions
• sequences
• side effects
• growths
• corollaries
• aftermaths
• aftereffects
• upshots
• denouements
• duplicates
• facsimiles
• replicas

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sources
• origins
• roots
• originals
• causes
• determinants
• reasons
• prototypes
• archetypes
• occasions
• antecedents

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of derivatives

Yet Bank of America's derivatives research team wonders if those companies can continue their strong charge – or if the baton will be passed to other names. — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026

Replacing crude oil derivatives with food waste biomass solves two major environmental challenges simultaneously. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, pharmaceutical companies are trying to develop an oral version of noribogaine, ibogaine’s primary metabolite, and other companies are working on non-psychoactive derivatives. — Michelle Lhooq, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has highlighted the importance of hydrogen and its derivatives to products essential to our society, such as aviation fuel and fertilizer. — Sverre Alvik, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Electric utilities use derivatives to protect themselves against swings in wholesale energy costs. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 6 Aug. 2026

These products are almost exclusively in the realm of derivatives and serve retail investors next to no practical purposes, yet can be highly profitable to those issuing them in the transaction fees associated with them. — Derek Horstmeyer, Fortune, 31 July 2026

The lawsuit challenges Kalshi’s framing as merely dealing in financial derivatives tied to the outcomes of public events; for example, the location of Taylor Swift’s wedding or when a US government shutdown will occur. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026