derive from — to come from or originate from something; to obtain something from a source
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to come from or originate from something; to obtain something from a source
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈraɪv frʌm/
Example Sentences
- My cooking skills derive from watching my grandmother burn toast every morning.
- Most of his confidence derives from his collection of 200 superhero t-shirts.
- The company derives most of its revenue from online sales.
derive from
NOUN[/dɪˈraɪv frʌm/]
to come from or originate from something; to obtain something from a source
While synthetic drinks came from factory bottles, the fresh peppermint oil seemed to derive from sweet herbs picked in the sunny garden.
DE (down from) + RIVE (flowing river) + FROM — by digging a small canal to pull fresh water DE (down from) the mountain RIVE (stream), the orchard canal was made to derive from the river.
Soaking in the sun to revive his tired spirit and help his new garden thrive, the grower knew real joy would derive from the soil.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'derivare,' composed of 'de-' (from) and 'rivus' (stream), literally meaning 'to draw off from a stream.' The phrase 'derive from' entered English through Old French in the 14th century, maintaining the sense of tracing something back to its source or origin.
Breakdown
de- (from) + rivus (stream) + -ive (suffix forming adjective/verb) = derive; derive + from (preposition indicating source) = derive from
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📝Examples
“My cooking skills derive from watching my grandmother burn toast every morning.”
“Most of his confidence derives from his collection of 200 superhero t-shirts.”
“The company derives most of its revenue from online sales.”
“Many English words derive from Latin and French.”
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