adjective · Medium SAT word

    Derivative

    produced from another source

    Derivative in a sentence

    Critics called the film derivative because it copied other scripts.

    Synonyms for derivative

    • secondary
    • imitative
    • borrowed

    Antonyms for derivative

    • original
    • primary
    • novel

    Practice derivative on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like derivative appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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