derive

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Synonyms: drive, deride, deprive, deriv

Antonyms: drive, deride, deprive, deriv

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[obtain]] or [[receive]] (something) from something else.
2. {{lb|en|transitive|logic}} To [[deduce]] (a [[conclusion]]) by [[reasoning]].
3. {{lb|en|transitive|linguistics}} To find the [[derivation]] of (a [[word]] or [[phrase]]).
4. {{lb|en|transitive|chemistry}} To [[create]] (a [[compound]]) from another by means of a [[reaction]].
5. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[originate]] or [[stem]] (from).
6. To turn the course of (water, etc.); to [[divert]] and distribute into subordinate channels.
7. {{lb|en|transitive|mathematics|proscribed}} To {{l|en|differentiate|id=calculate derivative}} (a {{l|en|function|id=mathematics}}).

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