Derive meaning

What does “derive” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“derive” is a verb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: reason by deduction; establish by deduction.

derive

reason by deduction; establish by deduction
Synonymsdeduce infer deduct
obtain
“derive pleasure from one's garden”
Synonymsgain
come from
“The present name derives from an older form”
develop or evolve from a latent or potential state
Synonymseduce
come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example
“She was descended from an old Italian noble family”
“he comes from humble origins”
Synonymscome descend

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University