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Learn “Derive”

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Derive

verb/dih-RYVE/

Meaning

To get or obtain something from a particular source.

In context

The word 'aquarium' derives from the Latin word for water.

Remember it

Derive holds 'riv' (river), meaning flows FROM its source like a stream.

Use it well

Often used as 'derive from'; good for word origins and where feelings come from.