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DERIVATIVE

a word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation

The meaning of the word derivative is a word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation.

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WordMeaning
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
insuperableincapable of being surmounted, overcome, passed over, or solved
luminousemitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light
jocosegiven to joking : merry
inhibitedto prohibit from doing something
clichea trite phrase or expression
shackhut
chaoticmarked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant