Derivative in Irish (Díorthach): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for derivative?

The Irish for derivative is díorthach (pronounced “DEER-huh-khukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is díorthaigh.

Q: What is the plural of derivative in Irish?

The plural of díorthach is díorthaigh; with the article, na díorthaigh means “the derivatives”. The genitive plural is díorthach, as in liosta na ndíorthach (the list of the derivatives).

How to say “derivative” in Irish

Irish:: díorthach
English:: derivative
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “DEER-huh-khukh” /ˈdʲiːɾˠhəxəx/

Various forms

Plural:: díorthaigh (derivatives)
Genitive singular:: díorthaigh, an díorthaigh (e.g. foirm an díorthaigh, the form of the derivative)
Genitive plural:: díorthach, na ndíorthach (e.g. liosta na ndíorthach, the list of the derivatives)

What does “díorthach” mean?

“Díorthach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

derivative: Something formed or developed from something else, such as a word derived from another word or a chemical made from another substance.Also: derived form, derived word, by-product.

1 other meaning:

2derivative: In mathematics, the rate of change of a function, found by differentiation.Also: differential coefficient.

“Díorthach” with the article

The plural of derivative in Irish is díorthaigh. Here is díorthach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an díorthach

the derivative

No change after an

na díorthaigh

the derivatives

Plural: no change after na

“Díorthach” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using díorthach, the Irish word for derivative.

Is díorthach den bhriathar é an focal sin.

That word is a derivative of the verb.

Faigh an díorthach den fheidhm seo.

Find the derivative of this function.

Tá an díorthach sin le fáil sa bhfoclóir.

That derivative can be found in the dictionary.

Is díorthaigh ola iad go leor plaistigh.

Many plastics are oil derivatives.

Scríobh síos luach an díorthaigh ag an bpointe seo.

Write down the value of the derivative at this point.

Rinneamar staidéar ar dhíorthaigh sa rang matamaitice.

We studied derivatives in maths class.

Níl aon díorthach eile ag an bhfréamh sin.

That root has no other derivative.

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Derivative in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for derivative?

The Irish for derivative is díorthach (pronounced “DEER-huh-khukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is díorthaigh.

How do you pronounce díorthach in Irish?

Díorthach is said like “DEER-huh-khukh” (IPA /ˈdʲiːɾˠhəxəx/).

What is the plural of derivative in Irish?

The plural of díorthach is díorthaigh; with the article, na díorthaigh means “the derivatives”. The genitive plural is díorthach, as in liosta na ndíorthach (the list of the derivatives).

Why does díorthach change to dhíorthach or ndíorthach?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) díorthach becomes mo dhíorthach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndíorthach (eclipsis).

Is díorthach used only in grammar?

No, díorthach is used in grammar for a derived word, in chemistry for a derived substance, and in mathematics for the derivative of a function.

Derivative in Irish (Díorthach): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage