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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
cursiverunning
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
pulpitan elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
equineof, relating to, or resembling a horse or the horse family