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.
Definition of derivatives. A financial instrument whose value is based on the performance of underlying assets such as stocks, bonds currency exchange rates, real estate.The main categories of derivatives are futures, options and swaps.Derivatives are financial instruments whose value is derived from the value of an underlying asset (such as gold, wheat or other commodities) or other financial instruments including bonds, or market benchmarks such as interest rates.xample The value of the derivative is set out in a derivative contract, which can either be traded on an exchange, in what is called exchange-traded contracts, or traded off-exchange, in the over-the-counter market.