Derivation

A derivative is something created from a Primary source, and can mean different things.

• Derivative (linguistics), a word that is made from a more basic word
• Derivative (chemistry), a substance that has similar properties to the original. However, one or more components of the original are replaced
• Derivative (finance), or derivative security
• Derivative (mathematics), a central idea of calculus
• Derivative works made from an existing work of art