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derive (enc)

Derive

Verb1.derive - reason by deduction; establish by deduction
logical system, system of logic, logic - a system of reasoning
extrapolate - gain knowledge of (an area not known or experienced) by extrapolating
conclude, reason, reason out - decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion; "We reasoned that it was cheaper to rent than to buy a house"
carry back - deduct a loss or an unused credit from taxable income for a prior period
surmise - infer from incomplete evidence
elicit - derive by reason; "elicit a solution"
2.derive - obtain; "derive pleasure from one's garden"
obtain - come into possession of; "How did you obtain the visa?"
draw, reap - get or derive; "He drew great benefits from his membership in the association"
3.derive - come from; "The present name derives from an older form"
evolve - undergo development or evolution; "Modern man evolved a long time ago"
descend, derive, come - 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"
4.derive - develop or evolve, especially from a latent or potential state
etymologise, etymologize - give the etymology or derivation or suggest an etymology (for a word); "The linguist probably etymologized the words incorrectly"; "Although he is not trained in this, his hobby is etymologizing"
create, make - make or cause to be or to become; "make a mess in one's office"; "create a furor"
5.derive - 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"
derive - come from; "The present name derives from an older form"
hail, come - be a native of; "She hails from Kalamazoo"

 

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