derivative vs seat

derivative

noun
  • A financial instrument whose value depends on the valuation of an underlying asset; such as a warrant, an option etc. 

  • A word that derives from another one. 

  • The value of such a derived function for a given value of its independent variable: the rate of change of a function at a point in its domain. 

  • The linear operator that maps functions to their derived functions, usually written D; the simplest differential operator. 

  • Something derived. 

  • Any of several related generalizations of the derivative: the directional derivative, partial derivative, Fréchet derivative, functional derivative, etc. 

  • A chemical derived from another. 

  • The derived function of f(x): the function giving the instantaneous rate of change of f; equivalently, the function giving the slope of the line tangent to the graph of f. Written f'(x) or (df)/(dx) in Leibniz's notation, ̇f(x) in Newton's notation (the latter used particularly when the independent variable is time). 

adj
  • Having a value that depends on an underlying asset of variable value. 

  • Lacking originality. 

  • Imitative of the work of someone else. 

  • Obtained by derivation; not radical, original, or fundamental. 

  • Referring to a work, such as a translation or adaptation, based on another work that may be subject to copyright restrictions. 

seat

noun
  • An ejection seat. 

  • The horizontal portion of a chair or other furniture designed for sitting. 

  • A piece of furniture made for sitting; e.g. a chair, stool or bench; any improvised place for sitting. 

  • The part of an object or individual (usually the buttocks) directly involved in sitting. 

  • The part of a piece of clothing (usually pants or trousers) covering the buttocks. 

  • A place in which to sit. 

  • The starting point of a fire. 

  • An electoral district, especially for a national legislature. 

  • Posture, or way of sitting, on horseback. 

  • One of a series of departmental placements given to a trainee solicitor as part of their training contract. 

  • A part or surface on which another part or surface rests. 

  • A membership in an organization, particularly a representative body. 

  • The location of a governing body. 

  • A temporary residence, such as a country home or a hunting lodge. 

  • The place occupied by anything, or where any person, thing or quality is situated or resides; a site. 

verb
  • To cause to occupy a post, site, or situation; to station; to establish; to fix; to settle. 

  • To settle; to plant with inhabitants. 

  • To recognize the standing of a person or persons by providing them with one or more seats which would allow them to participate fully in a meeting or session. 

  • To put a seat or bottom in. 

  • To put an object into a place where it will rest; to fix; to set firm. 

  • To provide with a place to sit. 

  • To request or direct one or more persons to sit. 

  • To assign the seats of. 

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