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Grammar : Adj
Spell : dih-rahyv
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈraɪv



Définition of derived

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Old French deriver "to flow, pour out; derive, originate," from Latin derivare "to lead or draw off (a stream of water) from its source" (in Late Latin also "to derive"), from phrase de rivo (de "from" + rivus "stream;" see rivulet). Etymological sense is 1550s. Related: Derived; deriving.
  • adj derivative
Example sentences :
  • He underwent various operations, but derived only partial benefit from them.
  • Extract from : « Handel » by Edward J. Dent
  • The only philosophy of life is that derived from its science.
  • Extract from : « The Call of the Twentieth Century » by David Starr Jordan
  • It is known that Arimaxus was derived from a hole in the earth, made by a stroke of lightning.
  • Extract from : « The Devil's Dictionary » by Ambrose Bierce
  • I can foresee other objections, derived from topics which have not here been treated of.
  • Extract from : « An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding » by David Hume
  • In proportion as the union is incomplete, the derived life is imperfect.
  • Extract from : « A Dish Of Orts » by George MacDonald
  • The schoolmaster was the chief source from which I derived my provision of this sort.
  • Extract from : « Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood » by George MacDonald
  • Our idea of idea itself, from what sensible impression is that derived?
  • Extract from : « Old-Fashioned Ethics and Common-Sense Metaphysics » by William Thomas Thornton
  • The term is derived from the name of that particular portion of the ship.
  • Extract from : « Homeward Bound » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • From being childless, no advantage nor estimation is derived.
  • Extract from : « Tacitus on Germany » by Tacitus
  • But the whole strength and sway of their king is derived from the authority of the Romans.
  • Extract from : « Tacitus on Germany » by Tacitus

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