derivativeness

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noun

The state or quality of being derivative.

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Meanings

nounderivativeness (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe state or quality of being derivative.

Origin

From derivative + -ness.

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APA

derivativeness. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/derivativeness

MLA

“derivativeness.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/derivativeness. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “derivativeness,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/derivativeness.

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