The difference between Convertible and Derivative

When used as nouns, convertible means interchangeable things or terms, whereas derivative means something derived.

When used as adjectives, convertible means able to be exchanged, one for the other, especially, whereas derivative means obtained by derivation.

check bellow for the other definitions of Convertible and Derivative

  1. Convertible as an adjective (historical, _, currency):

    Able to be converted, particularly: Able to be exchanged, one for the other, especially # Able to be exchanged for specie. # Able to be exchanged for foreign currency. # Able to be exchanged for a different class of security (usually common stock) under certain set terms. Able to undergo conversion (i.e., inversion) without falsehood. Able to be turned, especially # Able to be turned in a different direction. #* 1635, Nathanael Carpenter, Geography Delineated Forth in Two Bookes (1.4.77) #*: The Axis of the Earth is supposed to haue a convertible nature. # Able to be turned to a different purpose. # Able to be turned to a different religion or belief. Able to be turned into a different thing, especially # Able to change from a closed to an open frame and back again. # Able to be easily digested.

  1. Convertible as a noun (dated, in plural):

    Interchangeable things or terms.

  2. Convertible as a noun (vehicles):

    A convertible car: a car with a removable or foldable roof able to convert from a closed to open vehicle and back again.

  3. Convertible as a noun (finance):

    A convertible security: a stock, bond, etc. that can be turned into another (usually common stock) under certain set terms.

  4. Convertible as a noun (computing):

    A computer able to convert from laptop to tablet and back again.

  1. Derivative as an adjective:

    Obtained by derivation; not radical, original, or fundamental.

    Examples:

    "a derivative conveyance; a derivative word"

  2. Derivative as an adjective:

    Imitative of the work of someone else.

  3. Derivative as an adjective (legal, copyright):

    Referring to a work, such as a translation or adaptation, based on another work that may be subject to copyright restrictions.

  4. Derivative as an adjective (finance):

    Having a value that depends on an underlying asset of variable value.

  5. Derivative as an adjective:

    Lacking originality.

  1. Derivative as a noun:

    Something derived.

  2. Derivative as a noun (linguistics):

    A word that derives from another one.

  3. Derivative as a noun (finance):

    A financial instrument whose value depends on the valuation of an underlying asset; such as a warrant, an option etc.

  4. Derivative as a noun (chemistry):

    A chemical derived from another.

  5. Derivative as a noun (calculus):

    The derived function of a function (the slope at a certain point on some curve f(x))

    Examples:

    "The derivative of <math>f:f(x) = x^2</math> is <math>f':f'(x) = 2x</math>"

  6. Derivative as a noun (calculus):

    The value of this function for a given value of its independent variable.

    Examples:

    "The derivative of <math>f(x) = x^2</math> at x = 3 is <math>f'(3) = 2 * 3 = 6</math>."

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