Derivate

/dɪˈraɪvət/ noun

Definition

An alternative or archaic form of derivative; something derived from another source.

Etymology

From Latin 'derivatus', the past participle of 'derivare' (to derive); an older English variant of 'derivative'.

Kelly Says

You'll rarely see 'derivate' in modern English because 'derivative' took over, but it shows how language naturally selects certain word forms over others.

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