Derive Meaning

There are 5 meaning(s) for word Derive

Meaning 1 : reason by deduction; establish by deduction

    Synonyms : deduce,  deduct,  infer
Meaning 2 : come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example

    Synonyms : come,  descend
Meaning 3 : develop or evolve from a latent or potential state

    Synonyms : educe
Meaning 4 : obtain

    Example : derive pleasure from one's garden

    Synonyms : gain
Meaning 5 : come from

    Example : The present name derives from an older form