Derivative vs Differential - What's the difference?
derivative | differential |
Obtained by derivation; not radical, original, or fundamental.
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.
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.
(calculus) The value of this function for a given value of its independent variable.
of, or relating to a difference
* Motley
dependent on, or making a difference; distinctive
having differences in speed or direction of motion
(mathematics) of, or relating to differentiation, or the differential calculus
the differential gear in an automobile etc
a qualitative or quantitative difference between similar or comparable things
(mathematics) an infinitesimal change in a variable, or the result of differentiation
One of two coils of conducting wire so related to one another or to a magnet or armature common to both, that one coil produces polar action contrary to that of the other.
A form of conductor used for dividing and distributing the current to a series of electric lamps so as to maintain equal action in all.
As adjectives the difference between derivative and differential
is that derivative is obtained by derivation; not radical, original, or fundamental while differential is of, or relating to a difference.As nouns the difference between derivative and differential
is that derivative is something derived while differential is the differential gear in an automobile etc.derivative
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- a derivative''' conveyance; a '''derivative word
Noun
(en noun)- The derivative of is
- The derivative of at x = 3 is .
Synonyms
* (something derived) spinoff * (finance) contingent claim * derived functionDerived terms
* arithmetic derivative * directional derivative * exterior derivative * * partial derivative * symmetric derivative * time derivative * total derivative * weak derivativeAntonyms
* coincidentalHyponyms
* (finance) option, warrant, swap, convertible security, convertible, convertible bond, credit default swap, credit line note, financial futures contract, financial future, total return swap.differential
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- differential characteristics
- For whom he produced differential favours.
Noun
(en noun)- (Knight)