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derived

de·rive
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dih-rahyv]
    • /dɪˈraɪv/
    • /dɪˈraɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-rahyv]
    • /dɪˈraɪv/

Definitions of derived word

  • verb with object derived to receive or obtain from a source or origin (usually followed by from). 1
  • verb with object derived to trace from a source or origin: English words derived from German. 1
  • verb with object derived to reach or obtain by reasoning; deduce; infer. 1
  • verb with object derived Chemistry. to produce or obtain (a substance) from another. 1
  • verb with object derived Grammar. to create (a new linguistic form) by adding affixes to or changing the shape of a root or base: The word “runner” is derived from “run.”. 1
  • verb without object derived to come from a source or origin; originate (often followed by from). 1

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Origin of derived

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English diriven, deriven to flow, draw from, spring < Anglo-French, Old French deriver < Latin dērīvāre to lead off, equivalent to dē- de- + rīv(us) a stream + -āre infinitive suffix

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Parts of speech for Derived

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

derived popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

derived usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for derived

adj derived

  • derivation — The derivation of something, especially a word, is its origin or source.
  • imitative — imitating; copying; given to imitation.
  • unoriginal — belonging or pertaining to the origin or beginning of something, or to a thing at its beginning: The book still has its original binding.
  • copied — an imitation, reproduction, or transcript of an original: a copy of a famous painting.

adjective derived

  • derivative — A derivative is something which has been developed or obtained from something else.
  • derivational — Of or pertaining to derivation; relating to that which is derived.

Antonyms for derived

verb derived

  • decreased — Simple past tense and past participle of decrease.
  • doubted — to be uncertain about; consider questionable or unlikely; hesitate to believe.
  • forfeited — a fine; penalty.
  • gave — simple past tense of give.
  • lost — no longer possessed or retained: lost friends.

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