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derived

[ dih-rahyvd ]
/ dɪˈraɪvd /
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adjective
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.
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.
verb
the simple past tense and past participle of derive.
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OTHER WORDS FROM derived

self-de·rived, adjectivewell-de·rived, adjective
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