The difference between Derivative and Warrant

When used as nouns, derivative means something derived, whereas warrant means a defender, a protector.

Derivative is also adjective with the meaning: obtained by derivation.

Warrant is also verb with the meaning: to protect, keep safe (from danger).

check bellow for the other definitions of Derivative and Warrant

  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>."

  1. Warrant as a noun (obsolete):

    A defender, a protector.

  2. Warrant as a noun:

    Authorization or certification; a sanction, as given by a superior.

  3. Warrant as a noun:

    Something that provides assurance or confirmation; a guarantee or proof.

    Examples:

    "a warrant of authenticity&emsp; a warrant for success"

  4. Warrant as a noun:

    An order that serves as authorization; especially a voucher authorizing payment or receipt of money.

  5. Warrant as a noun (finance):

    An option, usually issued together with another security and with a term at issue greater than a year, to buy other securities of the issuer.

  6. Warrant as a noun (law):

    A judicial writ authorizing an officer to make a search, seizure, or arrest, or to execute a judgment.

    Examples:

    "an arrest warrant issued by the court"

  7. Warrant as a noun (military):

    A certificate of appointment given to a warrant officer.

  8. Warrant as a noun (New Zealand, road transport):

    A document certifying that a motor vehicle meets certain standards of mechanical soundness and safety; a warrant of fitness.

  1. Warrant as a verb (transitive, obsolete):

    To protect, keep safe (from danger).

  2. Warrant as a verb (transitive, obsolete):

    To give (someone) an assurance or guarantee (of something); also, with a double object: to guarantee (someone something).

  3. Warrant as a verb (transitive):

    To guarantee (something) to be (of a specified quality, value, etc.).

  4. Warrant as a verb (transitive):

    To guarantee as being true; to believe strongly.

    Examples:

    "That tree is going to fall, I’ll warrant."

  5. Warrant as a verb (transitive):

    To authorize; to give (someone) sanction or warrant (to do something).

    Examples:

    "I am warranted to search these premises fully."

  6. Warrant as a verb (transitive):

    To justify; to give grounds for.

    Examples:

    "Circumstances arose that warranted the use of lethal force."

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