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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

derivative

IPA: /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/

KK: /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is copied or adapted from something else, often lacking originality.

Example: The film was criticized for its derivative plot that resembled many other movies.

noun

Definition: A word, investment, or compound that is based on or derived from something else, often used in fields like business, chemistry, linguistics, and mathematics.

Example: In finance, a derivative can be a contract whose value is based on the performance of an underlying asset.

derivatively

IPA: /dɪˈrɪvətɪvli/

KK: /dɪˈrɪvətɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is based on or derived from something else, rather than being original.

Example: The artist created the painting derivatively, drawing inspiration from classic works.

derivativeness

IPA: /dɪˈrɪvətɪvnəs/

KK: /dɪˈrɪvətɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being based on or derived from something else, rather than being original or unique.

Example: The artist's work was criticized for its derivativeness, as it closely resembled the styles of other famous painters.

derivatization

IPA: /ˌdɛrɪvəˈteɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌrɪvəˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A process that changes a chemical compound into a related product, often to help identify it or analyze its properties.

Example: The scientist used derivatization to improve the detection of the chemical in the sample.

derivatized

IPA: /dɪˈrɪvəˌtaɪzd/

KK: /dɪˈrɪvɪˌtaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Changed or modified to create a derivative form.

Example: The derivatized compound showed improved properties compared to the original.

derive

IPA: /dɪˈraɪv/

KK: /dɪˈraɪv/

intransitive verb

Definition: To come from a source or to originate from something.

Example: The river derives from the mountains.

transitive verb

Definition: To obtain something from a source or to generate something from another thing, often through reasoning or chemical processes.

Example: Scientists can derive new compounds from existing substances in the lab.

derived

IPA: /dɪˈraɪvd/

KK: /dɪˈraɪvd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to characteristics or features that have evolved from earlier forms or species, often indicating a more advanced state.

Example: The derived traits of the species help scientists understand its evolution.

verb

Definition: To obtain or receive something from a source or origin.

Example: The word 'biology' is derived from the Greek words for life and study.

deriver

IPA: /dɪˈraɪvər/

KK: /dɪˈraɪvər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that obtains or receives something from a source.

Example: The scientist is a deriver of new theories from existing research.

derma

IPA: /ˈdɜːrmə/

KK: /ˈdɜrmə/

noun

Definition: A type of casing made from beef that is filled with a mixture of ingredients, often used in cooking, or it can refer to the dermis, which is the layer of skin beneath the outer layer.

Example: The chef prepared a delicious dish using stuffed derma as the main ingredient.

dermal

IPA: //ˈdɜːrməl//

KK: /ˈdɜrməl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the skin or the layer of skin beneath the outer surface.

Example: The doctor explained that the dermal layer is important for skin health.

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