derive

American  

[dih-rahyv] / dɪˈraɪv /

verb (used with object)

derived, deriving

1. to receive or obtain from a source or origin (usually followed byfrom ).

   Synonyms:

   net, reap, gather, glean, attain, gain

2. to trace from a source or origin.

   English words derived from German.

3. to reach or obtain by reasoning; deduce; infer.

4. Chemistry. to produce or obtain (a substance) from another.

5. Grammar. to create (a new linguistic form) by adding affixes to or changing the shape of a root or base.

   The word “runner” is derived from “run.”

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verb (used without object)

derived, deriving

1. to come from a source or origin; originate (often followed byfrom ).

derive British  

/ dɪˈraɪv /

verb

1. (usually foll by from) to draw or be drawn (from) in source or origin; trace or be traced

2. (tr) to obtain by reasoning; deduce; infer

3. (tr) to trace the source or development of

4. (usually foll by from) to produce or be produced (from) by a chemical reaction

5. maths to obtain (a function) by differentiation

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Other Word Forms

• derivable adjective
• deriver noun
• nonderivable adjective
• prederive verb (used with object)
• underivable adjective

Etymology

Origin of derive

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English diriven, deriven “to flow, draw from, spring,” from Anglo-French, Old French deriver, from Latin dērīvāre “to lead off,” equivalent to dē- de- + rīv(us) “a stream” + -āre infinitive suffix

Example Sentences

Much of contemporary men’s underwear is made from polyester-based fabrics, which are themselves derived from petroleum.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company derives nearly all of its revenue from the commercial aftermarket and it employs about 300 people, according to TransDigm.

From The Wall Street Journal

Charity Commission chief executive David Holdsworth said: "Trustees must be able to effectively challenge the behaviour of powerful individuals, including where that power derives from spiritual leadership."

From BBC

The team also examined 21 years of seafloor light estimates derived from satellite data along New Zealand's East Cape.

From Science Daily

Furthermore, they say that Summers and Copeland are not eligible for royalties from streaming and digital sales, because their 2016 agreement only allows for royalty payments derived "from the manufacture of records".

From BBC

Related Words

• acquire
• assume
• collect
• determine
• develop
• evolve
• extract
• glean
• infer
• obtain
• receive