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derivative
Universal Words
noun, adjective
noun a word or thing that has been developed or produced from another word or thing:
'Happiness' is a derivative of 'happy'. * Crack is a highly potent and addictive derivative of cocaine.
adjective (usually disapproving) copied from sth else; not having new or original ideas:
a derivative design / style * I found the novel thin and derivative. I had expected more.