DERIVATE Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

derivate

noun

ˈder-ə-ˌvāt

Definition of derivate

as in derivative

something that naturally develops or is developed from something else a cuisine that is regarded by some as a derivate of creole cookery

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Recent Examples of derivate While Apple shares were up more than 4% in trading Friday, all of the derivate plays were trading in the red. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 1 May 2026 With unique enough lore and a unique style, Saxon avoids making a derivate fable. — Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025 The weed contains two psoralen derivates that can darken sick upon exposure to UV light. — Ars Technica, 27 Nov. 2024 This, combined with new and streamlined venues for retail investors to participate in the growing demand for a variety of spot, derivate, and synthetic funds and indices is set to continue push crypto ETF access to new heights. — Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024

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That's the view of Citadel Securities head of equity and equity derivatives strategy Scott Rubner, who wrote to clients on Monday that the bullish setup that carried the S&P to records in August is changing.

— Oliver Renick, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Retinoic acid, a derivative of vitamin A, has been shown to be effective in supporting various kidney issues including kidney cancer and diabetic kidney disease; however, more research is required.

— Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of derivative

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Many forms of divination have been practiced historically in Africa, but divination techniques found in Hoodoo have sometimes been of European derivation; for instance, Hoodoo frequently employs cartomancy, or divination using playing cards.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
And woven into every page and at each chapter heading are gorgeous language derivations.

— The Know, Denver Post, 4 June 2026

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