derivative
Day 51Level 1di-RI-vuh-tiv
unoriginal
obtained from another source ; unoriginal
Part of Speech: noun
Synonyms:
copied, secondary
Antonyms:
original, inventive
Example Sentence:
Scientists are working on the way of using plant derivative to treat cancer.
Related Words
abdicate
Day 51give up position
AAB-di-kayt
to relinquish or give up a position, power, right or claim
adulterate
Day 51contaminate
uh-DUHL-tuhr-ayt
reduce purity; contaminate
arbitrary
Day 51determined by chance
AHR-bih-trayr-ee
without restriction; determined by chance
archetype
Day 51ideal example
AHR-ki-tahyp
classic or ideal example of
argot
Day 51jargon
AHR-guht
words or phrases used by a particular group ; jargon
capricious
Day 51unpredictable
kuh-PRIH-shuhs
inclined to change one's mind quickly