Phrase guide

derivative instrument

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A security whose value is derived from one or more other, more fundamental, assets.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: business, finance

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a financial instrument whose value is based on another security

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: derivative

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: legal document, legal instrument, official document, instrument

Narrower terms: futures contract, option

History

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Across languages

Translations

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  • Finnish: johdannaisinstrumentti — type of security