derive
//dɪˈɹaɪv//
formalForms
- present (v1)
- derive
- past (v2)
- derived
- past participle (v3)
- derived
- present participle
- deriving
- 3rd person singular
- derives
Definitions
1.To obtain or receive (something) from something else.
- Reading books is the best way to derive knowledge.
- Bob the aforesaid, and his present chances of deriving a competent independence from the honourable profession to which he had devoted himself.
2.To deduce (a conclusion) by reasoning.
3.To find the derivation of (a word or phrase).
4.To create (a compound) from another by means of a reaction.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #3319
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Uncommon
- Literature
- Rare
Etymology
From Middle English deriven, from Old French deriver, from Latin dērīvō (“to lead, turn, or draw off (a liquid), draw off, derive”), from dē (“away”) + rīvus (“a stream”); see rival.
Unrelated to arrive.