Derivative, de-riv'-à-tiv, a

derived; proceeding from another or something preceding; secondary: s. that which is derived; a word which takes its origin in another word or formed from it; a chord not fundamental. A derivative chord, one derived from a fundamental chord [Mus.1 Derivative conveyances, secondary deeds, such as releases, surrenders, or consignments [Law.] Derivatively, de-riv'-à-tiv-le, ad. in a derivative manner. Derivativene , de-riv å-tiv-nes, s. the state of being derivative