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1. Something that is based on another source
2. In finance, a security whose price is dependent upon or derived from one or more underlying assets
1. Many fans criticized the new superhero movie as being derivative of every other origin story in the Marvel universe.
2. The plot of the new spy thriller was so derivative of James Bond films that viewers knew exactly what to expect next.
3. In the world of finance, Bruce Wayne's company Wayne Enterprises might invest in derivatives to hedge against market volatility.
4. Doraemon introduced a derivative gadget that could predict the future based on past events.