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"a derivative" is a correct and usable part of a sentence in written English.
You could use it when referring to a word or phrase that has been derived from another. For example, "The word 'television' is a derivative of the Greek word tele 'far' and Latin vision 'to see'."
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"It's like a derivative of actual pepper.
From Wikipedia, a derivative work by Binksternet.
It cannot be a derivative work.
(That's why it is called a derivative).
Used conservatively, a derivative can provide a hedge against risk.
Social mobility is a derivative of the overall political economy.
A derivative of chili peppers is in legitimate trials.
Let's take a derivative instrument like an inflation swap.
It is a derivative, failed stab at theatricality.
Riboflavin, or vitamin B2, is a derivative of alloxazine.
Rimantadine is a derivative of the antiviral agent amantadine.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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