derived
dɪˈraɪvd
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Definition of derived - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
sourcesbased on or making use of other sources
  • The study's results are derived from earlier experiments..
originated sourced
2.
systematicsTECH.pertaining to conditions unique to descendant speciesTECH.
  • The derived traits are not found in ancestral species.
evolved specialized
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originate or come from a particular source or earlier form
The word "biology" is derived from two Greek words.
obtained through observation or experiment
The data was empirically derived from multiple experiments.
demand for something because another thing is needed
The derived demand for tires increases when more cars are sold.
measurement unit made by multiplying or dividing base units
The newton is a derived unit in the SI system.
coming from or made using blood
The doctor used a blood-derived product for the treatment.
class inheriting properties from another class
The derived class extends the functionality of the base class.

Origin of derived

Latin, derivare (to draw off)

Terms with derived included in their meaning

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usen.
benefit
usefulness or advantage derived from something
flavor
having the taste derived from a sweet tropical bean
source
to be obtained or derived from a source
fuel type
fuel derived from petroleum used primarily in internal combustion engines
emotion
contentment derived from being at ease in one's situation
general term
any material derived from the body of an animal
nature
derived from natural sources
natural source
derived directly from the natural world

Examples of derived in a sentence

  • The recipe is derived from my grandmother's cookbook.
  • These derived features evolved after the species split.
  • Derived characteristics help identify evolutionary changes.

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  1. French:dérivé, propre aux descendants, ...
  2. German:abgeleitet von, abgeleitet, ...
  3. Italian:basato su, evoluto, ...
  4. Spanish:derivado, descendiente, ...
  5. Portuguese:derivado, ...
  6. Chinese:衍生的, 后代特有的, ...
  7. Japanese:基づく, 派生した, ...
  8. Arabic:مستمد, مُشْتَقّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִגְזָר, ...
  10. Russian:основанный на, производный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:заснований на, похідний, ...
  12. Hindi:आधारित, अवतरित, ...
derive
dɪˈraɪv

Definition of derive - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
sourcetr.obtain something from a source or origintr.
  • She derives great satisfaction from her work.
2.
originintr.originate from a particular sourceintr.
  • The word 'coffee' derives from the Arabic word 'qahwa'..
arise originate stem
3.
logictr.deduce a conclusion by reasoningtr.
  • We can derive the answer from the given data.
conclude deduce infer
4.
mathematicstr.TECH.obtain a function by differentiationtr.TECH.
  • In calculus, we derive functions to find slopes.
differentiate extract obtain
5.
chemistrytr.TECH.create a compound from another by a reactiontr.TECH.
  • Scientists derive new compounds from existing ones.
extract obtain
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get something good or helpful from something
Students derive benefit from extra study sessions.

Origin of derive

Latin, de- (from) + rivus (stream)

Examples of derive in a sentence

  • Many medicines derive from plants.
  • Many English words derive from Latin.
  • The tradition derives from ancient rituals.
  • From these principles, we can derive new insights.
  • Scientists derive conclusions from experimental data.
  • To solve the problem, we need to derive the equation.

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  1. French:tirer, provenir, ...
  2. German:beziehen, ableiten, ...
  3. Italian:ricavare, derivare, ...
  4. Spanish:obtener, provenir, ...
  5. Portuguese:obter, derivar, ...
  6. Chinese:获得, 起源于, ...
  7. Japanese:得る, 由来する, ...
  8. Arabic:اِسْتَمَدَّ, اِسْتَنْتَجَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִשְׁאוֹב, לְהִיגָּזֵר מִ, ...
  10. Russian:получать, происходить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:отримувати, виникати, ...
  12. Hindi:प्राप्त करना, व्युत्पन्न होना, ...
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