Pronunciation: /dɪˈraɪv frʌm/
verb to obtain or receive from a source or origin
A1 Apples derive from apple trees.
A2 Many English words derive from Latin.
B1 The word 'chocolate' derives from the Aztec word 'xocolatl'.
B2 The tradition of sending greeting cards derives from the Victorian era.
C1 The concept of human rights derives from various philosophical and legal traditions.
C2 The principles of democracy derive from ancient Greek political thought.
preposition indicating the source or origin of something
A1 Many English words derive from Latin.
A2 The tradition of giving flowers on Valentine's Day derives from the Victorian era.
B1 The company's success can be derived from its strong focus on customer satisfaction.
B2 The recipe for this dish derives from a traditional family recipe passed down for generations.
C1 The scientist derived groundbreaking theories from years of research and experimentation.
C2 The artist's unique style derives from a combination of classical training and personal inspiration.
formal The word 'etymology' refers to the study of where words derive from.
informal I always wonder where certain slang terms derive from.
slang Do you know where that new dance move derives from?
figurative His inspiration for the painting seemed to derive from his childhood memories.
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