subderivative en · NOUN
Etymology
From sub- + derivative.
Meanings
-
A word derived indirectly, from a derivative of another.
"Friendliness" is a subderivative: it is derived from "friendly", which comes from "friend".
- A generalization of the notion of a derivative, defined as the slope of a line that either touches, or is everywhere below the line of a convex function.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| subderivatives | Number=Plur | lexicographic |