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

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

Petrochemicals are derived from oil and gas and they are produced in great quantities for export by countries in the Gulf region.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

“The only income to be derived from gold is to sell it for a greater price than it was purchased.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

The author also derived implications of the seven propositions of early children education and movement responses to music.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin