Meaning & Definition of word "Derive"

Derive

/dɪˈraɪv/

1. to obtain or receive from a source.
- Example: Many English words derive from Latin and Greek roots.
2. to trace the origin or development of something.
- Example: The researchers aim to derive the methods of ancient pottery.
3. to deduce or infer a conclusion from something.
- Example: From the data gathered, we can derive several important conclusions.
4. to produce a new substance from a precursor compound.
- Example: Chemists can derive essential oils from plants using various extraction methods.

Late Middle English: from Latin 'derivare', from 'de-' (from) + 'rivus' (stream).

derive pleasure:

To gain enjoyment or satisfaction from something.

derive from:

To come from a particular source.

derive income:

To earn money from specified activities.

derivation:

The act of deriving something.

derived:

Obtained from a source.

derivative:

Something that is based on another source.

Meaning: To get something from a situation.

Example Sentence: I totally derived some ideas from that discussion.

Meaning: To learn from someone else's experience.

Example Sentence: You can derive a lot just by listening to what she says.