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.
A derivative is a financial instrument whose value changes in response. to changes in the value/level of an underlying variable. Its value is derived from the value of the underlying. For example: Interest rate swap. â¢ value is derived from current spot and forward interest. rates. Commodity forward.