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dih-RYVD
Derived (adj) means Obtained or developed from something else; not original. Example: “The new policy is derived from an older draft.”
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Obtained or developed from something else; not original.
"The new policy is derived from an older draft."
"Many English words are derived from Latin and French."
"The recipe is derived from one my grandmother used to make."
How to use derived
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishComing from, or based on, an earlier source.
Common pairings
derived from
derived term
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Etymology
Formed from derive and -ed.
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What does “derived” mean?
The word “derived” means obtained or developed from something else; not original. In plain terms, coming from, or based on, an earlier source.
How do you pronounce “derived”?
“Derived” is pronounced dih-RYVD (/dɪˈɹaɪvd/ in IPA).
How do you use “derived” in a sentence?
Here is “derived” used in a sentence: “The new policy is derived from an older draft.”
What part of speech is “derived”?
“Derived” is an adjective.
Is “derived” a common word?
“Derived” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "derived" and "original"?
Derived means obtained or developed from something else and therefore not original. Original describes something that is the source or the first of its kind, so a derived work is based on an existing one, while an original stands on its own.
What preposition follows "derived"?
Derived is usually followed by "from," as in "a word derived from Latin" or "income derived from investments." The "from" phrase names the source that something comes out of.
What are common collocations with "derived"?
Common pairings include derived from, plant-derived, newly derived, and derived data. In science and math you often see a formula or result described as derived from earlier principles.
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