verb

derive

dih-RYVE/dɝˈaɪv/

To obtain or develop something from a source.

The cook derives fresh juice from oranges by squeezing them.

South Asian cook squeezes fresh oranges to obtain juice in a glass, deriving something from source.

Etymology

The pieces mean “from a stream,” recalling the original act of drawing water off from its source. This became a general way to describe obtaining something from a source or origin.

In context

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… an analyst must examine dozens of SNPs to derive a true DNA fingerprint.

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More examples

She derives great pleasure from teaching her grandchildren to cook.
The researchers derived their estimate from last year's survey.
We can derive a simple rule from these examples.

Forms

derive · derives · derived · deriving

derivation noun — The process of obtaining something from a source.

derivative noun — Something developed from an existing source.

Similar words

obtain: Means to get something without necessarily emphasizing its source.
extract: Emphasizes removing or separating something from its source.
draw: Often describes receiving strength, support, or inspiration from a source.