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derivative
In finance, a financial instrument whose value is derived from the price of another product (underlying asset), such as a stock or a commodity.
Der Handel mit Derivaten ist sehr spekulativ und birgt hohe Risiken.
Trading derivatives is very speculative and carries high risks.
derivative
In chemistry, a substance that has been derived from another, structurally similar substance through a chemical reaction.
Essigsäure ist ein einfaches Derivat von Ethanol.
Acetic acid is a simple derivative of ethanol.
derivative
In general or in linguistics, something that has been derived or developed from something else, for example a derived word.
Das Adjektiv 'glücklich' ist ein Derivat des Substantivs 'Glück'.
The adjective 'glücklich' (happy) is a derivative of the noun 'Glück' (happiness/luck).
All meanings of 'Derivat' (derivative) share a common idea that comes from the Latin word 'derivare' (to derive). A derivative is always something that has been derived or developed from an original thing.
Man kann die Bedeutung des Wortes aus seiner Herkunft ableiten.
You can derive the meaning of the word from its origin.
In a financial context, a 'Derivat' (derivative) is a specific product whose value depends on another value (e.g. a stock price). You can recognize this meaning from words like 'Handel' (trading), 'Börse' (stock exchange), 'Aktien' (stocks), or 'Risiko' (risk).
Banken handeln oft mit komplexen Derivaten, um sich gegen Preisschwankungen abzusichern.
Banks often trade complex derivatives to hedge against price fluctuations.
In chemistry, a 'Derivat' (derivative) refers to a chemical compound that has arisen from another one. The context is made clear by terms like 'Substanz' (substance), 'Molekül' (molecule), or 'chemische Reaktion' (chemical reaction).
Aspirin ist ein bekanntes Derivat der Salicylsäure.
Aspirin is a well-known derivative of salicylic acid.
When words and language are involved, a 'Derivat' (derivative) is a derived word. This meaning is more general and can also be used for other derived products or ideas.
Das deutsche Wort 'Fenster' ist ein frühes Derivat des lateinischen 'fenestra'.
The German word 'Fenster' (window) is an early derivative of the Latin 'fenestra'.
derivative / drainage / derivation
In linguistics, both words can relate to a new word formed from an existing word. Die Ableitung (derivation) primarily refers to the formation process, whereas a Derivat is the resulting derived word. Use Ableitung when talking about the formation and Derivat when referring to the result.
Das Wort „Unfreundlichkeit“ ist ein Derivat des Adjektivs „freundlich“.
The word “Unfreundlichkeit” is a derivative of the adjective “freundlich”.
Die Ableitung des Wortes „Unfreundlichkeit“ zeigt, wie es aus „freundlich“ gebildet wurde.
The derivation of the word “Unfreundlichkeit” shows how it was formed from “freundlich”.
