derive in German
derive in German is erlangen, ableiten, herleiten — derive means to get or obtain something from a particular source.
derive in German
erlangen
(transitive) To obtain or receive (something) from something else.
ableiten
(transitive) To obtain or receive (something) from something else.
herleiten
(transitive, logic) To deduce (a conclusion) by reasoning.
ableiten
(transitive, logic) To deduce (a conclusion) by reasoning.
ableiten
(transitive, linguistics) To find the derivation of (a word or phrase).
herleiten
(transitive, linguistics) To find the derivation of (a word or phrase).
ableiten
(transitive, chemistry) To create (a compound) from another by means of a reaction.
abstammen
(intransitive) To originate or stem (from).
kommen von
(intransitive) To originate or stem (from).
What does "derive" mean?
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verb To get or obtain something from a particular source.
"She derives great satisfaction from teaching."
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verb To reach a conclusion by reasoning from known facts.
"Scientists derived their theory from years of careful observation."
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derive in a sentence
- She derives great satisfaction from teaching.
- The word "derive" itself derives from Latin.
- Scientists derived their theory from years of careful observation.
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What is "derive" in German?
"derive" in German is erlangen, ableiten, herleiten. derive means: To get or obtain something from a particular source.
How do you use "derive" in a sentence?
Example: "She derives great satisfaction from teaching." In German, "derive" is erlangen, ableiten, herleiten.
Are there other ways to say "derive" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "derive": erlangen, ableiten, herleiten, abstammen, kommen von.
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