Question

Which best explains how the word original helps clarify the meaning of derivative in this sentence?
A. The words are synonyms, showing that derivative means “creative” or “unique.”
B. The words are antonyms, showing that derivative means “creative” or “unique.”
C. The words are synonyms, showing that derivative means “unoriginal” or “copied.”
D. The words are antonyms, showing that derivative means “unoriginal” or “copied.”

Answer 1

D. "Original" is an antonym of "derivative," so its presence shows "derivative" means "unoriginal" or "copied."