Derive

Pronunciation: /dɪˈraɪv/

Definitions of derive

verb to obtain or receive from a source or origin

Example Sentences

A1 I derive happiness from spending time with my family.

A2 She derives inspiration from nature for her artwork.

B1 The scientist derived his conclusions from extensive research and data analysis.

B2 The author derived the plot of her novel from a real-life event.

C1 The chef derives great satisfaction from creating new and innovative dishes.

C2 The mathematician derived a new theorem based on existing principles and theories.

Examples of derive in a Sentence

formal Scientists derive conclusions from carefully conducted experiments.

informal We can derive some useful information from this data.

slang I'm trying to derive some fun out of this boring situation.

figurative She was able to derive strength from her past experiences.

Grammatical Forms of derive

• past tense: derived
• plural: derive
• comparative: more derived
• superlative: most derived
• present tense: derive
• future tense: will derive
• perfect tense: have derived
• continuous tense: is deriving
• singular: derives
• positive degree: derived
• infinitive: to derive
• gerund: deriving
• participle: derived

Origin and Evolution of derive

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'derive' originated from the Latin word 'derivare', which means 'to draw off or down'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'derive' has evolved to encompass the idea of obtaining or receiving something from a source, often used in the context of deriving meaning or understanding from something.