Basic
Basic adjective - Of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject.
Derivative is an antonym for basic.
Derivative
Derivative adjective - Taken or created from something original or basic.
Usage example: a derivative style that she took from earlier and better painters
Basic is an antonym for derivative.
Both words in one sentence
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Additionally, Sharp was a major hardware partner of Nintendo, with the Game Boy being built using Sharp's LCD panels and a Sharp-developed Z80 derivative, and Famicom BASIC being developed with assistance from Sharp and Hudson Soft.
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