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 years, purchases made through Amazon have accounted for a larger percentage of overall U.S. retail sales than Walmart, but its revenue derived from retailing was smaller.

From The Wall Street Journal

The streamer also cites the illegal use of sets derived from “Squid Game,” costumes from “Bridgerton” and character design from “KPop Demon Hunters.”

From Los Angeles Times

We learn here how this type of analytical perspective derived from scientific illustration, in particular from an anatomical drawing of an exploded human skull.

From The Wall Street Journal

In cancer immunotherapy, tumor derived molecules called antigens are paired with immune stimulating compounds known as adjuvants.

From Science Daily

Using these improved statistical models, the researchers derived analytical expressions for error and sift probabilities under pointing error, marking a first for the field.

From Science Daily