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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.