Derive

/dɪˈraɪv/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to obtain or receive from a source.

Many English words derive from Latin and Greek roots.

to trace the origin or development of something.

The researchers aim to derive the methods of ancient pottery.

to deduce or infer a conclusion from something.

From the data gathered, we can derive several important conclusions.

to produce a new substance from a precursor compound.

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.

To get something from a situation.

I totally derived some ideas from that discussion.

To learn from someone else's experience.

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