English

derive

dɪˈraɪv, dəˈɹaɪv
Meaning: to derive
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: dəˈɹaɪv

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base derive
3rd person singular present derives
Present participle deriving
Past derived
Will future will derive
Going-to future going to derive
Imperative negative don't derive / do not derive

Example

Many English words are derived from Latin.
Many English words are derived from Latin.

Usage Notes

To obtain or receive something from a specified source. Often used with 'from'.

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