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How do you spell Derivative?

Correct spelling

derivative

Remember: derive + ative. Think of a river flowing from its source.

Why is derivative spelled this way?

From Latin derivare, to draw off water. DE (from) + RIVUS (stream). Something derivative flows from a source — drawn from another's stream rather than springing from its own.

Common misspellings of derivative

derivitivederivativderiviativederivitave

Example

Her painting style was dismissed as derivative of the Impressionist masters.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell derivative?+
The correct spelling is "derivative". Remember: derive + ative. Think of a river flowing from its source.
Is it derivitive or derivative?+
The correct spelling is "derivative", not "derivitive".

Other commonly misspelled words

gregarious gremolata grey grievance

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