derive
UK/di'raiv/US
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLB1
Definitions
v.
To obtain or get something from a source
从……获得，取得
v.
To originate from; to have as a source
源自，起源于
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddē- ('from') + rīvus ('a stream') = to channel water off from a source. The water image gives both modern uses: 'derive from' = to originate from (the word derives from Latin), and 'derive X from Y' = to draw X out of Y (derive pleasure from reading).
Root der still carries 6 more wordsUsage Guide
Two patterns: 'A derives from B' (A originates in B) and 'derive A from B' (obtain A out of B). The passive 'be derived from' is very common in academic and technical writing.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The English word 'algebra' derives from Arabic.
- 2.
She derives great satisfaction from helping others.
- 3.
Much of the company's income is derived from exports.