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   De·rive

   /dəˈrīv/

   

   verb

   • 1. obtain something from (a specified source): "they derived great comfort from this assurance" Similar obtaingettakegainacquireprocureextractattainglean
   • ▪ base a concept on a logical extension or modification of (another concept): "Eliot derived his poetics from the French Symbolists"
   • ▪ (of a word) have (a specified word, usually of another language) as a root or origin: "the word “punch” derives from the Hindustani “pancha”" Similar originate inhave its origins inhave as a sourcearise instemdescendspringbe takenbe gotOpposite give rise to
   • ▪ arise from or originate in (a specified source): "words whose spelling derives from Dr. Johnson's incorrect etymology" Similar originate inhave its origin inbe rooted inbe traceable tostemproceedflowpourspringemanateissueensuedescendcome
   • ▪ (of an expression in a natural language) be linked by a set of stages to (its underlying abstract form).
   • ▪ (of a substance) be formed or prepared by (a chemical or physical process affecting another substance): "strong acids are derived from the combustion of fossil fuels"
   • ▪ obtain (a function or equation) from another by a sequence of logical steps, for example by differentiation: "the volume fraction of the soil can then be derived as a function of L"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘draw a fluid through or into a channel’): from Old French deriver or Latin derivare, from de- ‘down, away’ + rivus ‘brook, stream’.

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   • 1. derivable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 10

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   derive. verb as in deduce a conclusion. Compare Synonyms. Synonyms. Antonyms. Strongest matches. acquire. assume. collect. determine. develop. evolve. extract. glean. infer. obtain. receive. Strong matches. arrive. draw. educe. elaborate. elicit. excogitate. follow. formulate. gain. gather. get. judge. make. procure. reach. trace. Weak matches.

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   • Arise and rise may both convey the fact of coming into existence or notice but rise often stresses gradual growth or ascent. // new questions have...
   • In some situations, the words emanate and derive are roughly equivalent. However, emanate applies to the coming of something immaterial (such as a...
   • Flow adds to spring a suggestion of abundance or ease of inception. // words flowed easily from her pen
   • While in some cases nearly identical to derive, issue suggests emerging from confinement through an outlet. // blood issued from the cut
   • While the synonyms originate and derive are close in meaning, originate implies a definite source or starting point. // the fire originated in the...
   • The synonyms proceed and derive are sometimes interchangeable, but proceed stresses place of origin, derivation, parentage, or logical cause. // ad...
   • The words spring and derive can be used in similar contexts, but spring implies rapid or sudden emerging. // an idea that springs to mind
   • Although the words stem and derive have much in common, stem implies originating by dividing or branching off from something as an outgrowth or sub...

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   What is a synonym for derive?

   • Words related to derive are not direct synonyms, but are associated with the word derive. Browse related words to learn more about word associations. On this page you'll find 111 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to derive, such as: acquire, assume, collect, determine, develop, and evolve.

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   How does the verb derive differ from other similar words?

   • Some common synonyms of derive are arise, emanate, flow, issue, originate, proceed, rise, spring, and stem. While all these words mean "to come up or out of something into existence," derive implies a prior existence in another form.

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   What does the word derive from mean?

   • to come from something; to evolve from something. (Usually in reference to a word and its etymological history.) This word derives from an ancient Celtic word. What does the English word skirt derive from? v. 1. To obtain or receive something from some source: I derive great pleasure from listening to music. 2.

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   What is the difference between stem and derive?

   • Although the words stem and derive have much in common, stem implies originating by dividing or branching off from something as an outgrowth or subordinate development. “Derive.”

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