subderivative

[ suhb-di-riv-uh-tiv ]

noun

1. a word derived from a derivative.

Word History and Origins

Origin of subderivative¹

sub- + derivative

Example Sentences

Subderivative, sub-dē-riv′a-tiv, n. a word derived from the derivative, rather than directly from the primitive word.

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