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 seems to be derived from larger meanings of concepts, ideas, art, poems.

From Los Angeles Times

In this case, it is gauged that Shell accounts for slightly over 2% of global emissions derived from fossil fuels, while the Philippines has contributed to just 0.2%, according to the claimants.

From The Wall Street Journal

Surgeons implanted an auxiliary liver graft derived from a genetically modified Diannan miniature pig featuring 10 targeted gene alterations.

From Science Daily

As Ms. Marshall points out, Clay understood that as a member of Kentucky’s social elite he derived his status from participating in the very practice he was trying to end.

From The Wall Street Journal

Both rates are derived from the U.S. overnight repo market, which acts a critical source of short-term funding for a wide range of financial institutions.

From MarketWatch