derive
To obtain or receive from something elseTo obtain or receive (something) from something else.
» A lot of English words are derived from Latin.
Eine Menge englischer Wörter sind aus dem Lateinischen abgeleitet.
Многие английские слова происходят из латыни.
Багато англійськіх слів походить з латинської мови.
Meaning
7 senses(transitive)To obtain or receive (something) from something else.
Reading books is the best way to derive knowledge.
erlangen
obtain
(transitive)To deduce (a conclusion) by reasoning.
herleiten, ableiten
(transitive)To find the derivation of (a word or phrase).
herleiten, ableiten
(transitive)To create (a compound) from another by means of a reaction.
ableiten
(intransitive)To originate or stem (from).
Her excellent organisation skills derive from her time as a secretary in the army.
abstammen, kommen von
происходи́тьproisxodítʹ, произойти́proizojtí
To turn the course of (water, etc.); to divert and distribute into subordinate channels.
(proscribed, transitive)To differentiate (a function).
Examples
108 sentencesA lot of English words are derived from Latin.
Багато англійськіх слів походить з латинської мови.
ruМногие английские слова происходят из латыни.
deEine Menge englischer Wörter sind aus dem Lateinischen abgeleitet.
Some people derive pleasure from watching horror movies.
ruНекоторым людям доставляет удовольствие смотреть фильмы ужасов.
deEinige Leute ziehen ein Vergnügen daraus, Horrorfilme anzuschauen.
We derive a lot of pleasure from books.
ruМы получаем массу удовольствия от книг.
deBücher bereiten uns viel Vergnügen.
This word is derived from Latin.
ruЭто слово латинского происхождения.
deDieses Wort kommt aus dem Lateinischen.
Bob derives pleasure from observing insects.
Боб отримує задоволення від спостереження за комахами.
ruБоб получает удовольствие от наблюдения за насекомыми.
deBob hat Vergnügen daran, Insekten zu beobachten.
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 3
Origin
From Middle English deriven, from Old French deriver, from Latin dērīvō (“to lead, turn, oFrom Middle English deriven, from Old French deriver, from Latin dērīvō (“to lead, turn, or draw off (a liquid), draw off, derive”), from dē (“away”) + rīvus (“a stream”); see rival. Unrelated to arrive.
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Forms
derives, deriving, derived, derivedSynonyms
7 synonymsWord family
12 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle