derive
Use Derive in a sentence
verb (used with object)
1.
to receive or obtain from a source or origin (usually followed by from ).
2.
to trace from a source or origin.
3.
to reach or obtain by reasoning; deduce; infer.
4.
Chemistry. to produce or obtain (a substance) from another.
verb (used without object)
5.
to come from a source or origin; originate (often followed by from ).
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Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English diriven, deriven to flow, draw from, spring < Anglo-French, Old French deriver < Latin dērīvāre to lead off, equivalent to dē- de- + rīv(us) a stream + -āre infinitive suffix
1350–1400; Middle English diriven, deriven to flow, draw from, spring < Anglo-French, Old French deriver < Latin dērīvāre to lead off, equivalent to dē- de- + rīv(us) a stream + -āre infinitive suffix
Related forms
de·riv·a·ble, adjective
de·riv·er, noun
non·de·riv·a·ble, adjective
pre·de·rive, verb (used with object), pre·de·rived, pre·de·riv·ing.
self-de·rived, adjective
Synonyms
1. gain, attain, glean, gather, reap, net.
1. gain, attain, glean, gather, reap, net.
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derive (dɪˈraɪv) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | ( |
| 2. | (tr) to obtain by reasoning; deduce; infer |
| 3. | (tr) to trace the source or development of |
| 4. | ( |
| 5. | maths to obtain (a function) by differentiation |
| [C14: from Old French deriver to spring from, from Latin dērīvāre to draw off, from | |
| de'rivable | |
| —adj | |
| de'river | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
derive
late 14c., from O.Fr. deriver, from L. derivare "to lead or draw off (a stream of water) from its source," from phrase de rivo (de "from" + rivus "stream;" see rivulet). Etymological sense is c.1560. Related: Derived.
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Medical Dictionary
derive de·rive (dĭ-rīv')
v. de·rived, de·riv·ing, de·rives
To obtain or receive from a source.
To produce or obtain a chemical compound from another substance by chemical reaction.
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Example sentences
It is impossible to derive an objective conclusion, or even hypothesis, regarding trust from a simple question.
Not every course needs to be so structured for students to derive benefits from connecting learning and work.
The only geometric property he had to presume, rather than derive, was angles between lines.
Their success does not always derive from privilege.
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