uphold definition, uphold meaning | English dictionary. Search also in: Web News Encyclopedia Images. uphold. vb , -holds, -holding, -held tr. 1 to maintain, affirm, or defend against opposition or challenge. 2 to give moral support or inspiration to.
Definition of Derivative. A compound that can be imagined to arise from a partent compound by replacement of one atom with another atom or group of atoms. Used extensively in orgainic chemistry to assist in identifying compounds.
Derivative (finance) - Basics. 1  Derivatives are contracts between two parties that specify conditions (especially the dates, resulting values and definitions of the underlying variables, the parties' contractual obligations, and the notional amount) under which payments are to be made between the parties.