1. plural of nonderivative; words, forms, or linguistic elements that are not derived from other words or roots
Usage: linguistics; technical
2. in finance, financial instruments or assets that are not derivatives; direct investments in stocks, bonds, or commodities
Usage: finance; technical

Examples

• In linguistics, 'run' and 'walk' are nonderivatives, while 'runner' and 'walking' are derivatives.
• The portfolio included both nonderivatives like stocks and bonds, as well as options and futures.
• Nonderivatives form the foundation of a language's vocabulary.
• Investors often prefer nonderivatives for their transparency and lower complexity.
• The study examined how nonderivatives differ from compound words in English.
• Many nonderivatives in English come from Old English or Germanic roots.