1. to obtain or receive something from a source
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘derive’
2. to come from or originate from something
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘derive’
3. to trace the origin or development of something
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘derive’

Examples

• She derives great pleasure from reading books.
• The word ‘telephone’ derives from Greek roots.
• The company derives most of its income from software sales.
• This theory derives from earlier research in the field.
• He derives his authority from the constitution.
• The scientist derives the formula from basic principles.
• The river derives its name from an ancient legend.