Derivative
/dɪˈɹɪvətɪv/
Scrabble:17 ptsWWF:19 pts10 letters
Definition of Derivative
noun
adjective
- Obtained by derivation; not radical, original, or fundamental.
"a derivative conveyance; a derivative word"
- Imitative of the work of someone else.
- Referring to a work, such as a translation or adaptation, based on another work that may be subject to copyright restrictions.
- Having a value that depends on an underlying asset of variable value.
- Lacking originality.
Anagrams of Derivative
No exact anagrams found for "derivative". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
d2
e1
r1
i1
v4
a1
t1
i1
v4
e1
Total: 17 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Derivative
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Derivative"
Derivative is a 10-letter word that scores 17 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Derivative" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "derivative" is a high-scoring word.