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Definitions of derive. verb. come from. “The present name derives from an older form” synonyms: come, descend. come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example. see more. verb. obtain. “ derive pleasure from one's garden” synonyms: gain. see more. verb. reason by deduction; establish by deduction. synonyms: deduce, deduct, infer.
3 days ago · 1. (usually foll by from) to draw or be drawn (from) in source or origin; trace or be traced. 2. (transitive) to deduce; infer. 3. (transitive) to trace the source or development of. 4. (usually foll by from) to produce or be produced (from) by a chemical reaction.
Synonyms for DERIVES: understands, decides, infers, concludes, deduces, thinks, assumes, extrapolates, speculates, reasons.
Definition of derive verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
a. To obtain or receive from a source: a dance that is derived from the samba; confidence that is derived from years of experience. b. Chemistry To produce or obtain (a compound) from another substance by chemical reaction. 2. Linguistics. a. To trace the origin or development of (a word). b.
DERIVE meaning: 1 : to take or get (something) from (something else) often used as (be) derived; 2 : to have something as a source to come from something.
derive /dɪˈraɪv/ vb. ( usually followed by from) to draw or be drawn (from) in source or origin; trace or be traced. ( transitive) to obtain by reasoning; deduce; infer. ( transitive) to trace the source or development of. ( usually followed by from) to produce or be produced (from) by a chemical reaction.
