derive

Meanings

• verb

  to draw or obtain (something) from a source or from which it can be derived; extract

  - "The scientist derived a new theory from his experiments."
  - "He derived great pleasure from reading."
  - "The company derived its profits from selling goods."

• verb

  to come into being or develop from something; originate

  - "The idea for the invention derived from a simple observation."
  - "The new technology derived from research in nanotechnology."
  - "The city derived its name from the local river."

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Pronunciation

1. /dəˈɹaɪv/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with derive
strive , hive , jive , rive

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Variants

List of all variants of derive that leads to same result
derive , derived , deriver , derivers , derives , deriving

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Forms

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derived, deriving

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Etymology

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From Old French 'deriver' meaning 'to turn, divert, draw off', from 'de' 'from' + 'river' 'current'.

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Trivia

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1. Derive is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object.

2. The word 'derive' is related to the word 'river'.

3. In mathematics, a derivative is a mathematical function that describes the rate of change of a quantity.

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Related Concepts

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1. deduce: To infer or conclude something from evidence or reasoning.

2. extract: To take out or obtain (something) from a source.

3. originate: To come into existence; arise or begin.

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Culture

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Derive has been used extensively in literature and science, particularly in the context of scientific research and discoveries. In literature, derive has been used to describe the process of inspiration and creativity, as well as the origins of characters and plot.

How to Memorize "derive"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of extracting or drawing out something from a source.
   - Imagine a scientist in a lab, drawing conclusions from data.
   - Visualize a tree deriving nutrients from the soil.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'derive' with 'draw' or 'extract'.
   - Remember that 'derive' means 'to come from' or 'to originate'.
   - Associate the word with the idea of a source or origin.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Derive from a source' to remember the meaning of the word.
   - Create a mental image of a tree deriving nutrients from the soil to remember the meaning.

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