Definition of derive

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Derive (v. i.) To flow; to have origin; to descend; to proceed; to be deduced.

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Phosphinic :: Phosphinic (a.) Pertaining to, or designating, certain acids analogous to the phosphonic acids, but containing two hydrocarbon radicals, and derived from the secondary phosphines by oxidation..
A- :: A- () A, as a prefix to English words, is derived from various sources. (1) It frequently signifies on or in (from an, a forms of AS. on), denoting a state, as in afoot, on foot, abed, amiss, asleep, aground, aloft, away (AS. onweg), and analogically, ablaze, atremble, etc. (2) AS. of off, from, as in adown (AS. ofd/ne off the dun or hill). (3) AS. a- (Goth. us-, ur-, Ger. er-), usually giving an intensive force, and sometimes the sense of away, on, back, as in arise, abide, ago. (4) Old English
Imitate :: Imitate (v. t.) To resemble (another species of animal, or a plant, or inanimate object) in form, color, ornamentation, or instinctive habits, so as to derive an advantage thereby; sa, when a harmless snake imitates a venomous one in color and manner, or when an odorless insect imitates, in color, one having secretion offensive to birds..
Furilic :: Furilic (a.) Pertaining to, or derived from, furile; as, furilic acid..
Lydine :: Lydine (n.) A violet dye derived from aniline.
Inductive :: Inductive (a.) Leading to inferences; proceeding by, derived from, or using, induction; as, inductive reasoning..
Silicic :: Silicic (a.) Pertaining to, derived from, or resembling, silica; specifically, designating compounds of silicon; as, silicic acid..
Book-learned :: Book-learned (a.) Versed in books; having knowledge derived from books.
Heptylic :: Heptylic (a.) Pertaining to, or derived from, heptyl or heptane; as, heptylic alcohol. Cf. /nanthylic..
Derived :: Derived (imp. & p. p.) of Deriv.
Hederic :: Hederic (a.) Pertaining to, or derived from, the ivy (Hedera); as, hederic acid, an acid of the acetylene series..
Civic :: Civic (a.) Relating to, or derived from, a city or citizen; relating to man as a member of society, or to civil affairs..
Ferric :: Ferric (a.) Pertaining to, derived from, or containing iron. Specifically (Chem.), denoting those compounds in which iron has a higher valence than in the ferrous compounds; as, ferric oxide; ferric acid..
Indo-germanic :: Indo-Germanic (a.) Pertaining to or denoting the Teutonic family of languages as related to the Sanskrit, or derived from the ancient Aryan language..
Practical :: Practical (a.) Derived from practice; as, practical skill..
Traducer :: Traducer (n.) One who derives or deduces.
Isonicotinic :: Isonicotinic (a.) Pertaining to, or derived from, isonicotine..
Autocracy :: Autocracy (n.) Independent or self-derived power; absolute or controlling authority; supremacy.
Ethionic :: Ethionic (a.) Pertaining to, derived from, or designating, an acid so called..
Intellectualism :: Intellectualism (n.) The doctrine that knowledge is derived from pure reason.
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