WordVale

derive

/dɪˈraɪv/  ·  say it: dih·RYV

to obtain from a source

In Formal & Academic

In more detail

1. (verb) to get or obtain something from a source

2. (verb) to trace the origin or development of something

3. (verb) to create or develop something from a starting point

Examples

• 1. The word 'breakfast' derives from two English words meaning 'break' and 'fast'.
• 2. Many English words are derived from Latin.
• 3. The company derives most of its profits from international sales.

Nearby in Formal & Academic

corroborate, criterion, deduce, discrete, empirical, entail