Derivative ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Derivative ( adjective )

1. Derived from something else; not original.
2. Unoriginal or lacking in creativity.

Origin:

Early 17th century: from latin derivativus, from derivare "draw off" (see derive).

Examples:

1. The movie was criticized for being too derivative.
2. The novel was a derivative of Jane Austen's work.
3. The song was a derivative of an earlier hit.
4. The painting was a derivative of the artist's earlier work.
5. The play was a derivative of Shakespeare's play.

(As a noun)

Derivative ( noun )

1. Derived from something else; not original.
2. Unoriginal or lacking in creativity.

Origin:

Early 17th century: from latin derivativus, from derivare "draw off" (see derive).

Examples:

1. The movie was criticized for being too derivative.
2. The novel was a derivative of Jane Austen's work.
3. The song was a derivative of an earlier hit.
4. The painting was a derivative of the artist's earlier work.
5. The play was a derivative of Shakespeare's play.