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compound vs derivative

derivative vs compound

compound and derivative both are nouns.

compound and derivative both are adjectives.

compound is a verb but derivative is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compound Yes Yes Yes No
derivative Yes Yes No No
As nouns, derivative is a hypernym of compound; that is, derivative is a word with a broader meaning than compound:
  • compound: a word (as anthropology, kilocycle, builder) consisting of any of various combinations of words, combining forms, or affixes.
  • derivative: (linguistics) a word that is derived from another word
As nouns, derivative is a hyponym of compound; that is, derivative is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than compound:
  • compound: (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
  • derivative: a compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound
compound (noun) derivative (noun)
an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient) the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts (linguistics) a word that is derived from another word
a word (as anthropology, kilocycle, builder) consisting of any of various combinations of words, combining forms, or affixes. a financial instrument whose value is based on another security
(chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight a compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound
compound (adjective) derivative (adjective)
composed of more than one part resulting from or employing derivation
consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts
composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony
compound (verb) derivative (verb)
put or add together
make more intense, stronger, or more marked
combine so as to form a whole; mix
create by mixing or combining
calculate principal and interest
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