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• past participle of derive.
• past tense form of derive.

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

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Etymology

Origin of derived

derive ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

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Explanation

When something is derived from something else, it is made from that. Ham is derived from pork, and the active ingredient in aspirin is derived from the bark of the willow tree. It's best to use derived when you can still see the parts of the original in something. Some people believe baseball was derived from the game of cricket. Both games involve batting and runners, but cricket was around first. Derived is also the past tense of the verb, derive, which can mean to figure out or get. After six tries, Lucia derived the answer to the difficult math problem.

Example Sentences

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derived

The guarantee derived from a calculation by Hoover’s engineering deputy, Arthur Powell Davis, that so much water flowed down the river that there would always be enough to meet every state’s needs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

Though such hits as “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” and “Tiny Dancer” were derived from Mr. Taupin’s own experiences, few have been aware of it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

Investors are increasingly questioning the sustainability of the capex cycle and whether sufficient returns can be derived from the initial investment, given the huge sums involved.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

It can also be manufactured synthetically using materials derived from sources such as clove oil or rice.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

As long as I’ve known him, Barack has never derived pleasure from shopping, cooking, or home maintenance of any kind.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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