deriving
dɪˈraɪvɪŋ
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Definition of deriving - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
source processprocess of obtaining something from a source
  • The deriving of energy from sunlight is efficient.
acquisition extraction obtaining
2.
deductionTECH.act of deducing conclusions by reasoningTECH.
  • The deriving of conclusions from data is crucial in research.
deduction inference reasoning

Adjective

1.
acquisitionobtaining something from a source
  • The deriving benefits from the new policy are significant.
extracting obtaining
2.
reasoningTECH.obtaining through a process of reasoning or deductionTECH.
  • The deriving conclusions were based on solid evidence.
concluding deducing inferring
3.
chemistryTECH.being produced from a chemical reactionTECH.
  • The deriving compounds are essential for the experiment.
produced resulting
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Origin of deriving

Latin, dē (from) + rīvāre (to draw off)

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feelings
strong feeling deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships
cruel enjoyment
deriving pleasure from inflicting pain on others
psychology
deriving pleasure from one's own pain or humiliation
symbol logic
formal language with rules for deriving statements by symbolic manipulation
inference
error of deriving values from facts
usen.
property
the enjoyment of property by deriving benefit from it
technology
class deriving properties from another in programming
identity
person deriving sexual pleasure from cross-dressing

Examples of deriving in a sentence

  • The deriving of flavors from herbs enhances cooking.
  • Deriving accurate results requires careful analysis.
  • The deriving of insights from patterns is an art.
  • The deriving data from the survey was insightful.
  • Deriving conclusions from the experiment took time.
  • The deriving insights were crucial for the project.

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  1. French:dérivation, dérivant, ...
  2. German:Gewinnung, abgeleitet, ...
  3. Italian:estrazione, derivante, ...
  4. Spanish:obtención, derivado, ...
  5. Portuguese:obtenção, derivados, ...
  6. Chinese:获取, 来源于...的, ...
  7. Japanese:導出, 得る, ...
  8. Arabic:اِسْتِخْلاص, مُسْتَمَدّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:הֲפָקָה, נִגְזָר, ...
  10. Russian:получение, вытекающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:отримання, виведений, ...
  12. Hindi:प्राप्ति, प्राप्त, ...
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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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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