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derivative vs derive

derive vs derivative

derivative is a noun but derive is not a noun.

derivative is an adjective but derive is not an adjective.

derivative is not a verb while derive is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
derivative Yes Yes No No
derive No No Yes No
derivative (noun) derive (noun)
the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
(linguistics) a word that is derived from another word
a financial instrument whose value is based on another security
a compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound
derivative (adjective) derive (adjective)
resulting from or employing derivation
derivative (verb) derive (verb)
develop or evolve from a latent or potential state
obtain from a particular source
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
obtain
come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example
Difference between derivative and derive

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