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

Detailed analyses using micro-CT scans, shape measurements, and anatomical comparisons reveal a mix of primitive and more derived features.

From Science Daily

After crushing a Jewish revolt in the second century, Emperor Hadrian sought to sever the Jewish connection to the land by renaming the province “Syria Palaestina”—a name derived from the long-vanished Philistines.

From The Wall Street Journal

While UnitedHealth doesn’t break out revenue for individual Medicare product lines, it discloses the portion of total revenue derived from premiums paid by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

From Barron's

"And yet it preserves a highly derived cranium with unexpected anatomical innovations."

From Science Daily

This included the Canada Media Fund, a resource derived from government and industry contributions that national broadcasters can allocate at their discretion.

From Los Angeles Times