derivatively Definition
- 1in a way that is not original but has been taken from something else
- 2in a way that is based on or obtained from another source
Using derivatively: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "derivatively" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The artist's work was criticized for being too derivatively influenced by Picasso.
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The author's writing style is often described as derivatively imitative of Hemingway's.
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Summary: derivatively in Brief
The adverb 'derivatively' [dɪˈrɪvətɪvli] describes something that is not original but has been taken from something else, or something that is based on or obtained from another source. It is often used to describe works of art or writing that are heavily influenced by another artist or writer.
