derive

CEFRB1

/dɪˈɹaɪv/

verb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To get something from a source or cause.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To deduce (a conclusion) by reasoning.

Examples

  • A lot of problems derive from a lack of reading in the home.

  • We derive further pleasure from our study.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To find the derivation of (a word or phrase).

  2. To obtain or receive (something) from something else.

  3. To create (a compound) from another by means of a reaction.

More examples

In context

  • You will derive great benefits from learning English.

  • For fear it [water] choke up the pits […] they [the workman] deriue it by other drains.

  • Her excellent organisation skills derive from her time as a secretary in the army.

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Origin

verb

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.