Examples of 'derive' in a sentence

Meaning of "derive"

derive (verb) - to obtain or receive something from a specific source or origin. In mathematical terms, 'derive' refers to determining a function's derivative. This term is also used in a general sense to indicate the origin or development of something
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  • To obtain or receive (something) from something else.
  • To deduce (a conclusion) by reasoning.
  • To find the derivation of (a word or phrase).
  • To create (a compound) from another by means of a reaction.

How to use "derive" in a sentence

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The guarantees derive from a solid base.
To derive strength from the existing base.
Two observations derive from this analysis.
Derive their nutrition by devouring soil bacteria.
The poor would derive no advantages whatever.
Derive from the same original source.
The difficulties derive from a number of facts.
To derive keys from secret passwords or passphrases.
Altimeter data to derive ocean wave height.
They derive a sense of control through predictability.
Environmental constraints derive from a number of causes.
Many derive peace and security from it.
Stauffer surnames derive from these hills.
We derive further pleasure from our study.
Data required to derive the indexation factor.

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I derive no satisfaction from the task at hand.
Which seemed to derive from a very carefully.
From every wound a little joy derive.
Two tasks derive from this responsibility.
Observations on key issues to derive optimum benefit.
We have to derive a wedge into the shipyard.
To learn on the techniques to derive dynamic models.
We not derive anything still thinking about it.
That someone could derive their happiness.
Microbes derive energy by oxidizing or reducing elements.
From these sources we derive much information.
We can derive much pleasure from reading.
Because hate does not derive from religion.
We can derive great pleasure from books.
From this system we derive our welfare.
They derive from our collective power.
It is not possible to derive from a sealed class.
We derive our questions from many sources.
Several idioms derive from the fable.
A statistical mechanics approach enables us to derive them.
They do not derive from a social contract.
The axioms can be combined to derive theorems.
They do not derive any economic benefit.
Other writers did frequently derive from him.
It is dreadful to derive beauty from animal suffering.
And the pleasure he appears to derive from it.
No class should derive from a concrete class.
Series of considerations which derive from the.
His powers derive from the stars.
Derive proposed site boundaries based on.
Later editions derive from this one.
We derive our support from individuals of all walks.
We can always re derive these two things.
You derive pleasure from seeing people suffer.
But you will derive the benefits.

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