A derivative and derivative (generalizations), in mathematics, is the instantaneous rate of change of a function.

Derivative may also refer to:

• Derivative (finance), a contract whose value is derived from that of other quantities
• Derivative (chemistry), a type of compound
• Derivative suit (or derivative action), a type of lawsuit filed by minority shareholders
• Derivative work, in copyright law, a modification of an original work
• In etymology, a word formed from a more basic word

See also:

• Spinoff
• Derivation (linguistics)

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