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derivative; derived (from something else); secondary
Describes something that arises or is produced from a more fundamental thing, rather than existing in its own right. Used of concepts, meanings, products, effects, and problems that branch off from a primary source. Often contrasts with 本来の ('original; intrinsic') or 主な ('main; primary').
派生的な意味。
A derived meaning.
Compound of 派生 ('derivation; arising from') and the adjectival suffix 〜的, yielding 'of the nature of a derivation'. Frequent in academic, technical, legal, and business writing.
Usage
- Very commonly used in its adverbial form 派生的に ('as a derivative; as a by-product').
- Often paired with words like 問題 ('problem'), 効果 ('effect'), 意味 ('meaning'), 商品 ('product').
- Typically contrasts with 本来的 ('intrinsic; essential') or 主要な ('primary').
Common collocations
- 派生的な意味: derived meaning
- 派生的な問題: secondary problem; knock-on issue
- 派生的な効果: derivative effect; spillover effect
- 派生的に生じる: to arise as a derivative
- 派生的な商品: spin-off product
Similar words
- 副次的: secondary; incidental — emphasizes being a side effect rather than directly derived.
- 二次的: secondary — stresses being of second order or not primary.
- 間接的: indirect — focuses on lack of direct connection rather than on origin.
- 本来的: intrinsic; original — the common antonym.
Related Words
Compare:
間接的 (indirect)