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Derivative vs Byproduct - What's the difference?

derivative | byproduct |

As nouns the difference between derivative and byproduct

is that derivative is something derived while byproduct is a secondary or additional product; something produced, as in the course of a manufacture, in addition to the principal product.

As an adjective derivative

is obtained by derivation; not radical, original, or fundamental.

derivative

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Obtained by derivation; not radical, original, or fundamental.
    • a derivative''' conveyance; a '''derivative word
  • Imitative of the work of someone else.
  • (legal, copyright) Referring to a work, such as a translation or adaptation, based on another work that may be subject to copyright restrictions.
  • (finance) Having a value that depends on an underlying asset of variable value.
  • Lacking originality.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • Something derived.
  • (linguistics) A word that derives from another one.
  • (finance) A financial instrument whose value depends on the valuation of an underlying asset; such as a warrant, an option etc.
  • (chemistry) A chemical derived from another.
  • (calculus) The derived function of a function.
    • The derivative of f:f(x) = x^2 is f':f'(x) = 2x
  • (calculus) The value of this function for a given value of its independent variable.
    • The derivative of f(x) = x^2 at x = 3 is f'(3) = 2 * 3 = 6.

    Synonyms

    * (something derived) spinoff * (finance) contingent claim * derived function

    Derived terms

    * arithmetic derivative * directional derivative * exterior derivative * * partial derivative * symmetric derivative * time derivative * total derivative * weak derivative

    Antonyms

    * coincidental

    Hyponyms

    * (finance) option, warrant, swap, convertible security, convertible, convertible bond, credit default swap, credit line note, financial futures contract, financial future, total return swap.

    byproduct

    English

    (by-product)

    Alternative forms

    * by-product

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A secondary or additional product; something produced, as in the course of a manufacture, in addition to the principal product.