Derive: meaning, definitions and examples
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derive
[ dəˈrīv ]
mathematics
Obtain something from (a specified source). To reach a conclusion by reasoning; deduce. To originate from; have as a source. To obtain or receive from a source.
Synonyms
deduce, obtain, originate, receive
Examples of usage
- I derived my information from various sources.
- We can derive this result from the equation.
- The word 'alphabet' is derived from the first two letters of the Greek alphabet.
- She derives great pleasure from helping others.
- The company derives most of its income from exports.
chemistry
To obtain or extract (a substance) from a source.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Vitamin D can be derived from sunlight.
- Essential oils are derived from plants.
Translations
Translations of the word "derive" in other languages:
🇵🇹 derivar
🇮🇳 व्युत्पन्न करना
🇩🇪 ableiten
🇮🇩 menurunkan
🇺🇦 виводити
🇵🇱 pochodzić
🇯🇵 導き出す (みちびきだす)
🇫🇷 dériver
🇪🇸 derivar
🇹🇷 türetmek
🇰🇷 유도하다 (yudohada)
🇸🇦 اشتق
🇨🇿 odvodit
🇸🇰 odvodiť
🇨🇳 推导 (tuīdǎo)
🇸🇮 izpeljati
🇮🇸 leiða út
🇰🇿 шығару
🇬🇪 გამოყვანა
🇦🇿 törətmək
🇲🇽 derivar
Word origin
The word 'derive' originated from the Latin word 'derivare', which means 'to lead or draw off'. It entered the English language in the late Middle Ages and has been used to refer to obtaining something from a source or deducing a conclusion through reasoning. Over time, 'derive' has been commonly used in various fields such as mathematics, chemistry, and finance to describe the process of obtaining or extracting something from a specified source.
See also: derivable, derivation, derivative, derived.