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derive fromto 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/

Korean meaning: ~에서 나오다, 유래하다; ~로부터 얻다

Korean pronunciation: 디**라**이브 **프**롬

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

derive from concept
💡 Concept

to come from or originate from something; to obtain something from a source

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derive from rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

She strives to derive from ancestors' art, and her talent thrives!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/dɪˈraɪv frʌm/
🇬🇧 UK/dɪˈraɪv frɒm/

🌳Etymology

Prefixde--
Rootriv

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.

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🎵Rhyme

arrivedrivestrivethrive
arrive
drive
strive
thrive

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cooking skills derive from watching my grandmother burn toast every morning.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

originate fromstem fromcome fromarise fromspring from

Antonyms

lead toresult incause

Related

obtainacquiresourceoriginextract