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derive from |
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derive something from someone or something to draw or abstract something from someone or something. She derives a lot of spiritual support from her religion. She derives her patience from her mother. derive something from something to show how something is descended from something else. Is it possible to derive this word from Greek? Is this word derived from Latin? derive from something to come from something; to evolve from something. (Usually in reference to a word and its etymological history.) This word derives from an ancient Celtic word. What does the English word skirt derive from? How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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