Derivative (disambiguation)

Derivative may refer to:

In mathematics and economics
  • Brzozowski derivative in the theory of formal languages
  • Derivative in calculus, a quantity indicating how a function changes when the values of its inputs change.
  • Formal derivative, an operation on elements of a polynomial ring which mimics the form of the derivative from calculus
  • Radon–Nikodym derivative in measure theory
  • Derivative (set theory), a concept applicable to normal functions
  • Derivative (graph theory), an alternative term for a line graph deva
  • Derivative (finance), a contract whose value is derived from that of other quantities
  • Derivative suit or derivative action, a type of lawsuit filed by shareholders of a corporation

In science and engineering
  • Derivative (chemistry), a type of compound which is a product of the process of derivatization
  • Derivative (linguistics), the process of forming a new word on the basis of an existing word, e.g. happiness and unhappy from happy
  • Aeroderivative gas turbine, a mechanical drive gas turbine derived from an aero engine gas turbine

Other uses
gollark: anrak_irl
gollark: Maybe I just click "yes the government should do this" too much without thinking "wait, that would cost a lot of money".
gollark: Guess I'm secretly socialist and in denial!
gollark: > The relatively small, liberal, pro-business, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Education, and Industry. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 8.2%.
gollark: > The Free Land of Anrak is a massive, efficient nation, remarkable for its deadly medical pandemics, keen interest in outer space, and absence of drug laws. The hard-nosed, hard-working, democratic population of 2.677 billion Anrakians live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

See also
  • Derive (disambiguation), for meanings of "derive" and "derived"
  • Derivation (disambiguation)
  • Imitation
  • Interpretation (disambiguation)
  • Mimicry
  • All pages with titles containing Derivative
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