Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

derivate

Noun

/ˈdɛrəˌveɪt/

Definition

A derived substance or mathematical expression.

Examples

In calculus, the derivate of a function helps us understand its behavior.
The chemist studied the derivate of the original compound to see its properties.

Meaning

In mathematics, a ‘derivate’ usually refers to the derivative of a function, which measures how a function’s output value changes as its input value changes. In a broader sense, it can refer to something that is based on or developed from something else.