derivativeness

8.0

A quality of being not new and copied from other works

noun
/dɪˈrævɪtɪvnəs/

: derivatividad

For example, in rock music, the word "authentic" designates artists and music that are direct, honest, and uncorrupted by commerce, trends, and derivativeness.

Examples

The artist's latest work was criticized for its clear derivativeness, lacking any original ideas.
Many fans grew tired of the song's derivativeness, as it sounded too similar to earlier hits.
In literature, derivativeness can hinder an author's ability to connect with readers seeking fresh perspectives.

Synonyms

unoriginality

vsderivativeness

6.0

A lack of new ideas or creativity

is about copying from something else rather than general lack of novelty

imitativeness

vsderivativeness

7.9

A habit of copying other people's actions or style

is about being derived from another source rather than merely copying actions

Antonyms

creativity

213 3.4

The ability to use imagination to make new ideas or things

inventiveness

5 4.9

The ability to think of new ideas and ways to do things

How Original

innovation

310 3.9

originality

30 4.5

derivativeness

8.0

Surface Forms

derivativeness singular

derivativenesses plural

Morphology

derivativeness = derivative (transparent) = derive + ative + ness

The word 'derivativeness' is clearly derived from 'derivative' with the addition of the suffix '-ness' to form a noun indicating a state or quality.

Etymology

The word derivativeness comes from the verb derive, which means 'to take from' or 'come from' another source, so it describes something that looks copied and not new.