One entry found for derive.

Main Entry: de·rive
Pronunciation: di-rv
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): de·rived; de·riv·ing
1 : to receive or obtain from a source
2 : to arrive at by reasoning and observation : INFER, DEDUCE
3 : to trace the origin, descent, or derivation of
4 : to come from a certain source or basis <the tradition derives from ancient practices>
- de·riv·able /-r-v-bl/ adjective

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