English Explanatory Dictionary

derive

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To obtain or receive (something) from something else.
To deduce (a conclusion) by reasoning.
To find the derivation of (a word or phrase).
To create (a compound) from another by means of a reaction.
To originate or stem (from).
To turn the course of (water, etc.); to divert and distribute into subordinate channels.
To differentiate (a function).

Pronunciation

/dɪˈɹaɪv/ en-us-derive.ogg

Word forms

derive derives deriving derived

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.

Derived words

derivability derivable derival derivate derivation derivative derivement misderive rederivable rederive zero derive

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