derivative vs compound

derivative and compound both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
derivative	Yes	Yes	No	No
compound	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As nouns, compound is a hyponym of derivative; that is, compound is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than derivative:

derivative: (linguistics) a word that is derived from another word
compound: a word (as anthropology, kilocycle, builder) consisting of any of various combinations of words, combining forms, or affixes.

Other hyponyms of derivative include compound word.

As nouns, compound is a hypernym of derivative; that is, compound is a word with a broader meaning than derivative:

derivative: a compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound
compound: (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight

Other hypernyms of derivative include chemical compound.

derivative (noun)	compound (noun)
the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx	an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient)
(linguistics) a word that is derived from another word	a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
a financial instrument whose value is based on another security	a word (as anthropology, kilocycle, builder) consisting of any of various combinations of words, combining forms, or affixes.
a compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound	(chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight

derivative (adjective)	compound (adjective)
resulting from or employing derivation	composed of more than one part
	consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts
	composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony

derivative (verb)	compound (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