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Word: derive (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Verb:

  • intransitive To originate or stem (from).
  • transitive|chemistry To create (a compound) from another by means of a reaction.
  • transitive|linguistics To find the derivation of (a word or phrase).
  • transitive|logic To deduce (a conclusion) by reasoning.
  • transitive To obtain or receive (something) from something else.

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