Derivat/ˌdeʁiˈvaːt/derivative; offshoot; financial derivative
Derivat is a German noun that means derivative, offshoot, or financial derivative. It is pronounced /ˌdeʁiˈvaːt/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Derivate".
Definitions
1.a word that is derived from another word(linguistics)
a.a word formed from another, usually by affixation or derivation
Das Wort „Herkunft“ ist ein Derivat von „kommen“.—The word 'Herkunft' is a derivative of 'kommen'.
2.a chemical compound derived from another compound(chemistry)
a.chemical substance that results from modification of another compound
Chlorbenzol ist ein Derivat des Benzols.—Chlorobenzene is a derivative of benzene.
3.a financial instrument whose value is derived from another asset(finance)
a.contract whose value is dependent on underlying assets
Der Handel mit Derivaten ist riskant.—Trading in derivatives is risky.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Derivat | die Derivate |
| Genitive | des Derivats | der Derivate |
| Dative | dem Derivat | den Derivaten |
| Accusative | das Derivat | die Derivate |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Derivat" mean in English?
- "Derivat" means derivative, offshoot, or financial derivative. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Derivat"?
- "Derivat" is pronounced /ˌdeʁiˈvaːt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Derivat" der, die, or das?
- "Derivat" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Derivat"?
- The plural of "Derivat" is "Derivate".
- What part of speech is "Derivat"?
- "Derivat" is a noun in German.
