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- pronunciation:
- d
raIv
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verb |
| inflections: |
derives, deriving, derived |
| definition 1: |
to obtain from a particular source (usually followed by "from").
Many medicines have ingredients derived from plants.- similar words:
- acquire, gain, gather, get, harvest, obtain, reap, secure
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| definition 2: |
to come from a particular source; originate (usually followed by "from").
The English word "virtue" derives from Latin.- synonyms:
- originate, spring, stem
- similar words:
- descend, flow, issue, proceed
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| related words: |
stem |
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| derivation: |
derivable (adj.) |
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