derive

English

/dəˈɹaɪv/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To obtain or receive (something) from something else.
  • (transitive) To deduce (a conclusion) by reasoning.
  • (transitive) To find the derivation of (a word or phrase).
  • (transitive) To create (a compound) from another by means of a reaction.
  • (intransitive) To originate or stem (from).
  • To turn the course of (water, etc.); to divert and distribute into subordinate channels.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English deriven derived from Old French deriver derived from Latin dērīvō (draw off, derive, or draw off, lead, turn).

Origin

Latin

dērīvō

Gloss

draw off, derive, or draw off, lead, turn

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

鉛

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