Finesentence logo

Derive: meaning, definitions and examples

🔍
Add to dictionary

derive

 

[ dəˈrīv ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Verb

chemistry

To obtain or extract (a substance) from a source.

Synonyms

extract, obtain, procure

Examples of usage

  • Vitamin D can be derived from sunlight.
  • Essential oils are derived from plants.
Context #3 | Noun

finance

Obtain (something) from a specified source.

Synonyms

obtain, receive

Examples of usage

  • The company's main income is derived from investments.

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,152 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.