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to derive

to derive

37 5.1
Develop from something that existed but was not obvious
  • verb
  • /dɪˈraɪv/
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  • The artist's style derives from a blend of traditional techniques and contemporary influences.
  • derived products
  • cell-derived
  • derived subscales

Consciousness is fundamental and physics can be derived from consciousness.

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Examples

  • Then we can derive Omega square from this expression.

  • To a lot of people, this sounds like a crazy diet option, but thousands of people are deriving multiple benefits from this diet.

  • But I feel very, very comfortable thinking that this all derives from power dynamics.

  • To feel that happiness derives from calm.

  • Consciousness is fundamental and physics can be derived from consciousness.

  • The distinction between the two cases is sharp, and the lesson deriving from it is crucial.

    Academic text (2011)
  • A good warrior is not defined by the cause he defends... ...but rather by the meaning that derives from the struggle.

  • The researcher reviewed the data, derived the common characteristics of the responses, and constructed corresponding codes.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Scores for each subscale are derived by summing across their respective items.

    Academic text (2008)
  • The Warcraft series and its cousins derive from strategy games and tabletop war simulations.

    Academic text (1999)

Synonyms

to emerge
vsto derive
604 4.0

To become known or start to exist, for example as an idea

develops from something latent before it is obvious
to originate
vsto derive
153 3.8

To start or create something

develops indirectly from a hidden or undeveloped source
to stem
vsto derive
104 3.9

To come from a particular cause or situation

develops from a less direct latent or potential background
to rise
vsto derive
65 2.6

To begin to exist or start to develop

develops from a latent or undeveloped source

How Developed

to mature
91 3.5
to develop
905 1.6
to derive
37 5.1
to emerge
249 3.5

Surface Forms

derive infinitive
derived past
derived past participle
deriving present participle
derives third person singular

Etymology

Derive comes from the Latin parts de- 'from' and rivus 'stream'. Picture a small flow that slowly becomes a river: to derive means to grow or emerge from an earlier, less obvious source.