derive

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer l'obtention de quelque chose à partir d'une source ou d'une origine, ou pour retracer le développement de quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate obtaining something from a source or origin, or tracing the development of something.

1. Obtain from a sourceB2formal

   To get or receive something from a particular source.

   Obtenir à partir d'une source

   • She derives great satisfaction from her work.
   • The word 'biology' derives from Greek roots.
   • They derive most of their income from investments.

   Synonymesacquiredrawextractgaingetobtainprocuresecure

2. Deduce or inferB2formal

   To reach a conclusion by reasoning or logic.

   Déduire ou inférer

   • From the evidence, we can derive that the suspect was lying.
   • The scientist derived a new formula from the experiment.
   • He derived the answer from the given data.

   Synonymesassumeconcludededucegatherinferreasonsurmiseunderstand