derive from
phrasal verbderive from something | be derived from something
- to come or develop from something
- The word ‘politics’ is derived from a Greek word meaning ‘city’.
Extra Examples- This income was derived directly from his writing.
- Wealth and position in society derived largely from land ownership.
derive something from something
- (formal) to get something from something
- He derived great pleasure from painting.
Extra Examples- Females and cubs clearly derive some benefit from living in groups.
- We can derive some comfort from this fact.
- (specialist) to obtain a substance from something
- The new drug is derived from fish oil.