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Word: derive
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Meaning:
Verb:
- intransitive To originate or stem (from).
- transitive|chemistry To create (a compound) from another by means of a reaction.
- transitive|linguistics To find the derivation of (a word or phrase).
- transitive|logic To deduce (a conclusion) by reasoning.
- transitive To obtain or receive (something) from something else.
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