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   derive

   /dɪˈrʌɪv/

   verb

   • 1. obtain something from (a specified source): "they derived great comfort from this assurance" Similar obtaingettakegainacquireprocureextractattainglean
   • ▪ base a concept on an extension or modification of (another concept): "some maintain that he derived the idea of civil disobedience from Thoreau"
   • ▪ (of a word) have (a specified word, usually of another language) as a root or origin: "the word ‘punch’ derives from the Hindustani ‘pancha’" Similar originate inhave its origins inhave as a sourcearise instemdescendspringbe takenbe gotOpposite give rise to
   • ▪ arise from or originate in (a specified source): "words whose spelling derives from Dr Johnson's incorrect etymology" Similar originate inhave its origin inbe rooted inbe traceable tostemproceedflowpourspringemanateissueensuedescendcome
   • ▪ (of a sentence in a natural language) be linked by a set of stages to (its underlying logical form).
   • ▪ (of a substance) be formed or prepared by (a chemical or physical process affecting another substance): "strong acids are derived from the combustion of fossil fuels"
   • ▪ obtain (a function or equation) from another by a sequence of logical steps, for example by differentiation: "the volume fraction of the soil can then be derived as a function of L"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘draw a fluid through or into a channel’): from Old French deriver or Latin derivare, from de- ‘down, away’ + rivus ‘brook, stream’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. derivable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 10

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   The meaning of DERIVE is to take, receive, or obtain especially from a specified source. How to use derive in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Derive.

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   If you want to talk about something that comes from something else, but you want to sound sophisticated and maybe financial or scientific, use derive, like so: That scent?

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   5 meanings: 1. to draw or be drawn (from) in source or origin; trace or be traced 2. to deduce; infer 3. to trace the source or.... Click for more definitions.

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   What does derive mean?

   • obter… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! DERIVE definition: 1. to get something from something else: 2. to get something from something else: 3. to get or…. Learn more.

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   How many meanings are there for the verb derive?

   • There are 25 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb derive, 11 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. derive has developed meanings and uses in subjects including OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions.

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   Where does the word 'derive' come from?

   • It's derived from a solution of roses boiled with toothpicks. The word derive derives from (see how we did that?) the Latin rivus or stream, as in water. That image of the stream may help you remember the meaning of derive; you may picture tracing tiny streams back to their main source.

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   What does the word 'derived' mean in English?

   • To receive or obtain from a source or origin is the meaning of 'derived' in English (usually followed by 'from'). For example, 'English words are derived from German'. The word 'derived' can also mean 'to trace from a source or origin'. Additionally, it can mean 'to reach or obtain by reasoning; deduce; infer'.

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   How do you use derive in a sentence?

   • If you want to talk about something that comes from something else, but you want to sound sophisticated and maybe financial or scientific, use derive, like so: That scent? It's derived from a solution of roses boiled with toothpicks. The word derive derives from (see how we did that?) the Latin rivus or stream, as in water.

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   What does it mean to derive pleasure from a person?

   • If you derive something such as pleasure or benefit from a person or from something, you get it from them. He is one of those happy people who derive pleasure from helping others. 5 meanings: 1. to draw or be drawn (from) in source or origin; trace or be traced 2. to deduce; infer 3. to trace the source or.... Click for more definitions.

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   There are 25 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb derive, 11 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. derive has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. linguistics (mid 1500s) medicine (late 1500s) philology (late 1700s) chemistry (1860s)

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