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Derivative
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- In calculus, the slope of a function at a point. It is found by taking the limit of (f(x h) - f(x)) / ((x h) - x) where h (also seen as delta x) approaches 0.
Notations for a derivative include dy/dx and f'(x) (f prime of x)
- The mathematical incarnation of Satan Himself
Derivative meaning & definition 1 of Derivative.
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A fancy word for the [slope] or [gradient] at a point on a [curve], which changes at every instance, as compared to a fixed slope for a straight line.
Derivative meaning & definition 2 of Derivative.
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Imitative of the work of another artist, writer, etc., and usually disapproved of for that reason.
Derivative meaning & definition 3 of Derivative.
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Note: This definition of derivative is alternate to the mathematical type of derivative.
Along the lines of an [integral] but much more common. To take a derivative, take something that does something and do [what it does] back to that same thing. For [clarity] see examples.
Derivative meaning & definition 4 of Derivative.
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Not [original], over-used.
Derivative meaning & definition 5 of Derivative.
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The [equation] of the [slope] of a line, found by taking [the limit] as h approches 0 of the quantity f(x h) - f(x) devided by h. It was developed simultaniously by two european guys with funny names.
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One of the few torture devices still in common use in civilization.
Derivative meaning & definition 6 of Derivative.
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Term used by musical [elitists] to down bands for having any arbitrary similarities to any bands from [yesteryear]. Frequently used in the comments section of music videos hosted on YouTube by people who have nothing better to do in their lives than argue on the [interweb]
Derivative meaning & definition 7 of Derivative.