nonderivative

/ˌnɑndɪˈrɪvətɪv/
adjective
  1. Not based on or derived from something else; original or independent.
    • His nonderivative approach to problem-solving impressed the entire team.
    • The artist's nonderivative style made her work stand out from the crowd.
    • The scientist sought a nonderivative explanation for the phenomenon, rather than building on existing theories.
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