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derived

UK
/dɪˈraɪvd/
US
/dɪˈraɪvd/

Translations

derivedpast participle
UK
/dɪˈraɪvd/
US
/dɪˈraɪvd/
Used as the past-participle form of ‘derive’ functioning adjectivally.
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 ».
derivedadjective
more derived
Comp.
most derived
Super.
UK
/dɪˈraɪvd/
US
/dɪˈraɪvd/
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 ».
Synonyms
extracted
derived from
resulting
based on
obtained
deriveverb

derived

Past Simple

derived
Past Simple
derived
Past Participle
deriving
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈraɪv/
US
/dɪˈraɪv/
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.
Synonyms
obtain
extract
deduce
infer
gather
draw
receive
develop

Definitions

derivedpast participle
Produced or obtained from a specified source (functioning as the past participle of ‘derive’).
Biodiesel derived from vegetable oil is considered more sustainable.
derivedadjective
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.
deriveverb
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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