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WIKTIONARY
derive
Verb
∙
To obtain or receive (something) from something else.
transitive
∙
To deduce (a conclusion) by reasoning.
transitive, logic
∙
To find the derivation of (a word or phrase).
transitive, linguistics
∙
To create (a compound) from another by means of a reaction.
transitive, chemistry
∙
To originate or stem (from).
intransitive
∙
To turn the course of (water, etc.); to divert and distribute into subordinate channels.