Definitions
- Referring to a financial instrument whose value is based on an underlying asset or security. - Describing something that is unoriginal or copied from another source. - Talking about a mathematical concept that represents the rate of change of a function with respect to its input variable.
- Referring to something that has been obtained or developed from a source or origin. - Describing a word that has its origin in another language or word. - Talking about a chemical substance that has been obtained from another substance through a chemical reaction.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words relate to the idea of coming from or originating from something else.
- 2Both words can be used in scientific or technical contexts.
- 3Both words have noun and verb forms.
- 4Both words can be used to describe a process of obtaining or developing something.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Derivative emphasizes the relationship between two things, while derived emphasizes the process of obtaining or developing something.
- 2Usage: Derivative is often used in finance, mathematics, and art criticism, while derived is more commonly used in science, linguistics, and chemistry.
- 3Connotation: Derivative can have negative connotations of being unoriginal or lacking creativity, while derived is neutral and simply describes a process of obtaining or developing something.
- 4Complexity: Derivative can be a complex concept in finance and mathematics, while derived is a simpler and more straightforward concept.
Remember this!
Derivative and derived both relate to the idea of coming from or originating from something else. However, derivative emphasizes the relationship between two things, such as a financial instrument and its underlying asset, while derived emphasizes the process of obtaining or developing something, such as a chemical compound or a word's origin. Additionally, derivative is often used in finance, mathematics, and art criticism, while derived is more commonly used in science, linguistics, and chemistry.
