derived

adjective
UK: /dɪˈraɪvd/
US: /dɪˈraɪvd/

  1. Obtained or got something from something else.

    1. The word 'internet' is derived from 'interconnection' and 'network'.
    2. Many English words are derived from Latin and Greek, influencing their meanings.

  2. Originating from, or coming from a specific source.

    1. His happiness is derived from helping others every day.
    2. Her artistic style is derived from classical masters and modern abstract art.

  3. Used to describe something that is copied or adapted from something else; not original.

    1. His ideas were derived from a popular science fiction book.
    2. The movie's plot was derived from an old novel, lacking originality.

Synonyms

acquired
derived verb

  1. To get or obtain something from a source.

    1. We derived great pleasure from the simple things in life.
    2. The company derived significant profits from its new product launch this year.

  2. To trace the origin or development of something.

    1. The historian derived the town's name from an ancient local dialect.
    2. Scientists derived the formula from years of research and experimentation process.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "derived" in English means: Obtained or got something from something else., Originating from, or coming from a specific source., Used to describe something that is copied or adapted from something else; not original..

The phonetic transcription of "derived" is /dɪˈraɪvd/ in British English and /dɪˈraɪvd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "derived": acquired.

Example usage of "derived": "The word 'internet' is derived from 'interconnection' and 'network'.". More examples on the page.