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Dictionary: Derived

Derived

Part of Speech

Adjective, Verb (past tense of "derive")

Pronunciation

UK: /dɪˈraɪvd/

US: /dɪˈraɪvd/

Definitions

  1. Obtained or developed from a source or origin.
  2. Having a root in another form, concept, or substance.
  3. (In chemistry) Formed by modification of another compound.

Usage Examples

  • The English word "coffee" is derived from the Arabic "qahwa."
  • His theory is derived from extensive research in the field.
  • Many medicines are derived from natural sources.

Etymology

From Latin derivare ("to draw off, to lead"), composed of de- ("down, away") + rivus ("stream").

Synonyms

  • Originating
  • Extracted
  • Obtained
  • Influenced
  • Adapted

Antonyms

  • Original
  • Independent
  • Created
  • Invented

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish derivado /deɾiˈβaðo/
French dérivé /de.ʁi.ve/
German abgeleitet /ˈapɡəlaɪtət/
Hindi व्युत्पन्न /vyʊt.pən.nə/
Chinese (Mandarin) 衍生 /yǎn shēng/
Russian производный /prəɪzˈvodnɨj/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /dɪˈraɪvd/
  • American English: /dɪˈraɪvd/
  • Australian English: /dɪˈraɪvd/
  • Indian English: /dɪˈraɪvd/ (with slight regional variations)

Historical Usage

The term "derived" has been in English since the late Middle Ages, commonly used in philosophical, scientific, and linguistic contexts.

Cultural Nuances

"Derived" often implies a dependence on or modification from an earlier concept. In law and ethics, derived principles shape modern governance. In academia, it denotes influence from prior research.

More Information

Across disciplines, "derived" plays a critical role. In biology, species are derived from ancestors. In finance, derivatives are instruments derived from other assets. In language, words derive from roots in ancient tongues.

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