Derivative and Kind

Derivative

Derivative adjective - Taken or created from something original or basic.

Kind and derivative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Kind" instead an adjective "Derivative".

Nearby Words: derive, derivation, derived, derivable, derivatively

Kind

Kind adjective - Given to or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and happiness of others.

Derivative and kind are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Derivative" instead an adjective "Kind".

Nearby Words: kindly, kindness, kindliness

How words are described

common common derivative common kind
specific specific derivative specific kind
standard standard derivative standard kind
many many derivative many kind
Other adjectives: popular, new, unique.

Both words in one sentence

  • The Low Middle Ages Hal Foster's Prince Valiant in the Days of King Arthur (and the derivative movie and cartoon), which features both the good and the bad kind of Horny Vikings.
  • Fan Fic / Memoirs Ho Yay: Although Word of God insists that Inu-papa and Akagane's affection for each other is not THAT kind of affection, derivative material paints a different picture.
  • Video Game / Medabots Broad Strokes: The original anime is derived from Medarot 2 and the original Medarot games, while Medabot Spirits is a derivative of Medarot 3 (which kind of justifies its more dramatic retooling of the premise).
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