derivative

1. In calculus, the slope of a function at a point. It is found by taking the limit of (f(x + h) - f(x)) / ((x + h) - x) where h (also seen as delta x) approaches 0.

Notations for a derivative include dy/dx and f'(x) (f prime of x)

2. The mathematical incarnation of Satan Himself

1.
f(x) = 3x^3 - 4x^2 + 2x -6 //function
f'(x) = 9x^2 - 8x + 2 //first derivative
f''(x) = 18x - 8 //second derivative
f'''(x) = 18 //third derivative

2. Teacher: Today, we're going to do derivatives
Math book, as ceiling clouds over and turns red: MAY THE DEMONIC ARMIES OF HELL MARCH ACROSS YOUR MORTAL PLANE, CREATION CHAOS AND DESTRUCTION AND DRINKING THE BLOOD OF THE INNOCENT AND-
Math teacher: Change of plans! We're going to rock out to Zeppelin and have a LAN party on the school's sweet new laptops for the next hour!
Students: Hooray!

by Mr. T March 28, 2004

third derivative

a calculus term also called "the jerk"; it is a nerdy way to tell someone off.

person one: "you smell like feet."

person two: "Golly, person one, you can be such a third derivative."

by Kimfinn April 30, 2008

i wish you were a derivative

The funniest pick up line ever made. It works really well, as I've used it on several occasions. The most notable of which was when i got with this really hot chick named Steve.

I wish you were a derivative so I could lie tangent to your curves.

by Nick Shatan April 11, 2007

derogate

To talk down to, or speak I’ll of. A word that Brian thinks is a word, but is not actually a word.

“Don’t derogate me”

by Dtfasswer February 9, 2018

Deragitive

Deragitive (De rah Gi ti ve)
Used to explain a situation or term overused or cliche to an inconvenient degree.

Jane: why are you so deragitive

by ibrahim Orchard Lemlidun January 5, 2021

Definition of a Derivative

Use the power rule dum dum

Jimmy: Mr. Herrig said to use the definition of a derivative to solve the question.
Anna: That’s for losers, just use the power rule

by Illumination87 October 25, 2019

Derivative

An insipid part of Calculus that most definitely should NOT be looked at during the summer. INTEGRAL to achieving a 5 on the AP Calculus 1 exam, this term is most commonly used by nerds of the highest degree. Beware.

I damn near had an orgasm once I found the derivative of the equation. Heaven on Earth!

by MackSneale July 12, 2022