Plural of derivative
regular plural
The plural of derivative is derivatives.
Forms of derivative
| Singular | derivative /dɪˈɹɪvətɪv/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | derivatives |
| Countable | countable |
Derivatives in a sentence
- In Elvish, nasal infixion is a frequent means of forming derivatives from roots.From the entry infixion
- The Jacobian matrix has partial derivatives as its entries.From the entry jacobian
- They pushed the envelope on pricing derivatives.From the entry push the envelope
- The alkaloids cytisine and sparteine are derivatives of quinolizidine.From the entry quinolizidine
- Derivatives can refer to anything that is derived from something else, but here they refer specifically to functions that give the slope of the tangent line to a curve.From the entry here
Meaning of derivative
- adjective Obtained by derivation; not radical, original, or fundamental.
- adjective Imitative of the work of someone else.
- adjective Referring to a work, such as a translation or adaptation, based on another work that may be subject to copyright restrictions.
Questions about the plural of derivative
- What is the plural of derivative?
- The plural of derivative is derivatives.
- Is derivative countable?
- Derivative is a countable noun.
Source and license
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