Meaning of 'derive'

Find the meaning of the word ‘derive’

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Meaning of ‘derive’

5 definitions found.

derive

verb

develop or evolve from a latent or potential state

Synonyms: educe

verb

come from

Example: "The present name derives from an older form"

Synonyms: come

verb

reason by deduction

Synonyms: infer deduce deduct

verb

obtain

Example: "derive pleasure from one's garden"

Synonyms: gain

verb

come from

Synonyms: come

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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