derivative vs computation

computation vs derivative

derivative and computation both are nouns.

derivative is an adjective but computation is not an adjective.

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

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

derivative: the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
computation: problem solving that involves numbers or quantities

Other hypernyms of derivative include calculation, figuring, reckoning.

derivative (noun)	computation (noun)
the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx	the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
(linguistics) a word that is derived from another word	problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
a financial instrument whose value is based on another security
a compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound

derivative (adjective)	computation (adjective)
resulting from or employing derivation

Difference between derivative and computation

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