1. to obtain or receive something from a source
2. to come from or originate from something
3. to trace the origin or development of something

Examples

• She derives great pleasure from reading books.
• The company derives most of its income from software sales.
• The word ‘telephone’ derives from Greek roots.
• Many English words derive from Latin.
• Scientists can derive important conclusions from the data.
• The mathematician derived the formula through careful calculation.
• His confidence derives from years of experience.