derivative

Definition

Obtained by derivation; not radical, original, or fundamental.

Etymology

From Middle French dérivatif, from Latin dērīvātus, perfect passive participle of dērīvō (“to derive”). Related to derive; by surface analysis, derive + -ative.

Example Sentences

• "a derivative conveyance"
• "a derivative word"
• "People started talking about the pandemic as if it were itself a television show; as the second wave hit last fall, they griped about the derivative writing on Covid Season 2."