Definition of "derivatives" []

• Plural form of derivative. (noun)

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• "The proliferation of the derivatives is angering treasurers around the country, who say the derivatives are sending a negative message and possibly driving up their costs of borrowing at a time when they need all the help they can get."
• "The nominal face value of the derivatives is almost entirely irrelevant."
• "The operator also is working on what it called a derivatives "clearing solution" to guarantee and process trades."