derived

adjective

UK /dɪˈraɪvd/

US /dɪˈraɪvd/

Something derived comes from something else.

The word 'happiness' is derived from the word 'happy'.

SYNONYMS

obtained originated developed descended

RELATED WORDS

derive derivation source origin root

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Made or created from something else.

The medicine is derived from a plant.

3. Copied or taken from another source.

Her ideas are derived from old books.

4. In math, obtained by a special calculation.

The derived value was easy to find.