derive

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derive

(verb)

Meaning

to get something from a source

Example

"We can derive energy from the sun."

Synonyms

acquireextractobtain

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin derivare, meaning to lead off.
Related word forms
  • noun: derivation
  • adjective: derivative

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