de·rive
Pronounced:
/dɪˈraɪv/
Function:
verbInflected forms:
de·rives; de·rived; de·riv·ingMeaning:
1 [+ obj] : to take or get (something) from (something else) ▪ The river derives its name from a Native American tribe. ▪ She derived [=received, took] great satisfaction from their friendship. —often used as (be) derived ▪ Many English words are derived from French. ▪ Petroleum is derived from coal tar and used to make gasoline.
2 [no obj] : to have something as a source : to come from something ▪ Much of the book's appeal derives from the personality of its central character.
2 [no obj] : to have something as a source : to come from something ▪ Much of the book's appeal derives from the personality of its central character.
—de·riv·able /dɪˈraɪvəbəl/ adjective ▪ a substance derivable from coal tar
/dɪˈraɪvəbəl/ adjective ▪ a substance derivable from coal tar