derived
received, obtained, or arising from a particular source or in a particular way: The relationship between the root word and the derived form is often metaphorical.With ingredients that are 100% naturally derived, we can proudly say our lotion is vegan, cruelty-free, and ecofriendly.
dependent on or generated by something more basic; secondary: The demand for a piece of capital equipment is a derived demand, as it stems directly from the demand for whatever it helps to produce.
the simple past tense and past participle of derive.
Origin of derived
1Other words from derived
- self-de·rived, adjective
- well-de·rived, adjective
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How to use derived in a sentence
Vittoria has no claim to be excepted from the "servum pecus," though her imitation has more of self-derived vigour to support it.
A Decade of Italian Women, vol. I (of 2) | T. Adolphus TrollopeAs its being is self-derived and original, it must be itself a substance.
A Critical History of Greek Philosophy | W. T. Stace
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