Phrases Discussing Movies, Books, and Media

It's a bit derivative.

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Meaning

The work lacks originality and borrows heavily from other sources.

Example sentences

John: What did you think of the novel?

Alice: To be honest, it's a bit derivative. I've read similar plots before.

John: I agree, it lacked originality. The characters were unconvincing as well.

Alice: Yes, unfortunately. I found it quite predictable; it's a bit derivative of other works.