derive from
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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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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