derivative

To protect the mRNA from breaking down before it reached its target, the researchers added a positively charged cholesterol derivative that helped keep the genetic material securely enclosed inside the nanoparticles.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 2026

It’s also painfully derivative as regards organized-crime dramas.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

Wilber’s lawyer, Armineh Ebrahimian, said he should’ve remained a derivative of his mom’s case, since he was a minor when the application was filed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026

Sinokor’s derivative traders, who buy and sell paper contracts tied to freight markets, also stood to profit when rates rose, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

The dirty tricks of making squared infinitesimals disappear and then dividing by zero to get a derivative were no longer necessary.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife

“Investors may be weary of CoreWeave trying to boost its performance through financial derivatives at a time their core AI cloud business is seeing increased competition,” D.A.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026

It worked like this: Banks sold UniCredit derivatives tracking Commerzbank stock’s performance, and bought Commerzbank stock to hedge their exposure.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

The contracts will likely be popular because they are simpler than traditional derivatives.

From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026

Leveraged funds bought $300 billion in derivatives since March, spurring demand for shares, but risk heavy losses if stocks fall.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026

NOTE.—The suffix -ise, -ize, is of French origin, and is freely added to Latin roots in forming English derivatives.

From New Word-Analysis by William Swinton