derived

American  

[dih-rahyvd] / dɪˈraɪvd /

adjective

1. 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.

2. 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.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of derive.

Other Word Forms

• self-derived adjective
• well-derived adjective

Etymology

Origin of derived

derive ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

It does that via its "foreign direct product rule", which forces foreign companies to align with US rules if the goods they are exporting contain US parts, or are derived from US technology.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

For example, the French navy uses the VSR700 drone derived from the small Cabri G2 helicopter for surveillance and reconnaissance.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

This dynamic has been reflected in gross margins, or how much profit is derived from sales, for the companies.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Golf balls’ outer layer and inner core are made from synthetic polymers, which are created from chemicals often derived from petroleum.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

Three-quarters of his vocabulary is derived from these regions, and they give an intimate flavour to expressions of his greatest joy as well as of his deepest indignation.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque