derive
verb (used with object)
to receive or obtain from a source or origin (usually followed byfrom ).
had derived
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past perfectof derive.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The arguments for black hole entropy were indirect, however, and no one had derived the famous equation from the fundamental definition of entropy—at least not for realistic black holes.
From Science Magazine ● Mar. 28, 2024
Asked by the BBC if she found the prospect of taking on the mining giant daunting, Alessandra Munduruku said that she had derived strength from the territory she aimed to protect.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2023
He had derived enough WI-38 cells to serve vaccine makers into the distant future and worked as hard as was humanly possible to win acceptance of the cells for vaccine making.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 2, 2017
J&J had derived about half its revenue from acquired products, he said.
From Reuters ● Nov. 25, 2016
Fortunately this mindfulness accorded with her nature: it brought her the same depth of pleasure Carl had derived from nurturing his strawberries.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
