derive
de·rive
verb \di-ˈrīv\de·rived; de·riv·ing
Definition of DERIVE
transitive verb
: to take, receive, or obtain, especially from a specified source; specifically : to obtain (a chemical substance) actually or theoretically from a parent substance
intransitive verb
: to have or take origin
—der·i·va·tion \ˌder-ə-ˈvā-shən\ (audio pronunciation) noun
Learn More About
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up derive? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
