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1. (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase
   - derivation, etymologizing

1. (logic) reason by deduction; establish by deduction
   - deduce, infer, deduct
    
2. Have the benefit of; obtain something desirable
   "derive pleasure from one's garden";
   - gain
    
3. Come from
   "The present name derives from an older form"
    
4. Develop or evolve from a latent or potential state
   - educe
    
5. Be connected by a relationship of blood, for example
   "he derives from humble origins";
   - come, descend

Type of: account, conclude, create, evolve, explanation, make, obtain, reason, reason out

Encyclopedia: Derive