nonderivative

adjective

Definition of nonderivativenext
as in fundamental

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  1. fundamental
  2. basic
  3. original
Adjective
  • Through the mid-1980s, Wolfram continued this work, discovering a number of fundamental connections between computation and nature, and inventing such concepts as computational irreducibility.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Bringing in overseas talent into New Zealand to boost local artists numbers has been fundamental to our approach ever since.
    — Geoffrey Bunting, IndieWire, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of fundamental
Adjective
  • Closure of the strait, through which a fifth of the world’s oil and natural gas once passed, has driven up the price of fuel and basic goods far beyond the region, roiling the global economy.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • That said, meeting the basic standard for forgiveness also involves satisfying several other important requirements, too.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of basic
Adjective
  • One stores and processes incoming charge, while another traps electrons to control how quickly the device returns to its original state.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Many of the original features have been preserved, including two magnificent fireplaces with bread ovens.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of original
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“Nonderivative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonderivative. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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