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Derive
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Simple meaning
What does Derive mean?
Derive means get from a source.
Dictionary definition
To get something from a source, origin, clue, or earlier idea.
Example sentences
Derive in a sentence
easy
Some English words derive from Latin.
medium
The class derived the answer from clues in the text.
hard
Scientists can derive conclusions by studying evidence carefully.
Synonyms
Words like Derive
obtainUse when getting something from a source.
come fromA simple phrase for showing origin.
Antonyms
Opposite words
createUse when making something new rather than getting it from another source.
originateUse when something begins instead of being taken from something else.
Word family
Derive word family
Base word
derive
verb
derives
Comes from or gets from a source now or often.
verb
derived
Got from a source in the past.
noun
derivation
The source or origin of something, especially a word.
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Practice 1
What does derive mean?
Derive means to get something from a source, origin, clue, or earlier idea.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses derive correctly?
This sentence uses derive to mean get from a source or clues.
Practice 3
Which phrase is closest in meaning to derive?
Derive can mean to come from a source or origin.
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