derivatives

noun

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: de-riv-a-tives (4)
English Definition

Something that is based on or derived from another source.

Example Sentence

Many chemical derivatives are made from petroleum.

US IPA /dɪˈrɪvətɪvz/
UK IPA /dɪˈrɪvətɪvz/

Synonyms

byproducts offshoots spin-offs outgrowths

Antonyms

origins sources roots