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.

Synonyms
- Derivative
- Offshoot
- Substance
- Resultant