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derived

/dɪˈraɪvd/

derivedpast participle

/dɪˈraɪvd/

Used as the past-participle form of ‘derive’ functioning adjectivally.

Translations

dérivé

Biodiesel derived from vegetable oil is considered more sustainable.

Le biodiesel dérivé de l’huile végétale est considéré comme plus durable.

Additional translations

issuS’emploie surtout avec « de ».

Definitions

Produced or obtained from a specified source (functioning as the past participle of ‘derive’).

Biodiesel derived from vegetable oil is considered more sustainable.

derivedadjective

more derived

Comp.

most derived

Super.

/dɪˈraɪvd/

Translations

dérivé

The novel's plot was criticized for being too derived from popular movies.

L’intrigue du roman a été critiquée parce qu’elle était trop dérivée de films populaires.

Additional translations

issuS’emploie surtout avec « de ».

Definitions

Obtained or developed from something else; lacking originality.

The novel's plot was criticized for being too derived from popular movies.

(Mathematics, Linguistics) Formed or obtained from a source by a specific process such as differentiation or derivation.

In phonology, a derived form may undergo additional sound changes.

Synonyms

extracted

derived from

resulting

based on

obtained

deriveverb

derived

Past Simple

derived

Past Simple

derived

Past Participle

deriving

Gerund

/dɪˈraɪv/

Translations

déduireEmploi courant en logique, en mathématiques et dans le langage scientifique pour une conclusion ou un résultat.

From the experimental data, the scientists derived the formula for the new alloy.

À partir des données expérimentales, les scientifiques ont déduit la formule du nouvel alliage.

tirer deEmploi courant pour exprimer l’idée d’obtenir, de tirer ou de ressentir à partir d’une source.

She derives great satisfaction from helping others.

Elle tire une grande satisfaction à aider les autres.

dériver deEmploi courant pour l’origine d’un mot, d’un concept ou d’un phénomène.

The word 'computer' is derived from the Latin word 'computare'.

Le mot « computer » dérive du mot latin « computare ».

Additional translations

provenir deEmploi soutenu pour indiquer une origine ou une descendance.

Definitions

To obtain something from a specified source.

She derives great satisfaction from helping others.

To trace the origin or development of a word, concept, or phenomenon.

The word 'computer' is derived from the Latin word 'computare'.

To deduce or obtain (a conclusion, formula, or result) from given facts, figures, or premises by reasoning.

From the experimental data, the scientists derived the formula for the new alloy.

To originate or descend from a source (used intransitively, typically followed by "from").

Many modern practices derive from ancient rituals.

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