derived
Definition
- Adjective:
- Formed or developed from something else; not original: Describes something that originates from, is obtained from, or is based on a source, rather than being primary or fundamental in itself.
Usage
- The adjective "derived" is used to describe a concept, idea, substance, or form that has its origin in another, more basic source. It often implies a process of logical deduction, chemical extraction, or linguistic evolution.
- It is commonly used in academic, scientific, and technical contexts (e.g., mathematics, chemistry, linguistics) but is also applicable in general discussion.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The word "happiness" is derived from the root word "happy".
- This medicine contains a derived compound found in the willow tree.
- His power is derived from the consent of the governed, not from divine right.
Advanced Usage
- "to be derived from": This is the most common construction, specifying the source.
- Many English legal terms are derived from French or Latin.
- In logic and mathematics, a derived equation or rule is one that is logically deduced from a set of axioms or more fundamental principles.
Variants and Related Words
- Derive (verb): To obtain something from a specified source. (e.g., )
- Derivation (noun): The process of deriving something; the origin or source of something. (e.g., )
- Derivative (adjective & noun): As an adjective, it has a similar meaning to "derived" but can sometimes carry a negative connotation of being unoriginal. As a noun, it refers to something that is derived from another source. (e.g., / )
Synonyms
- Secondary: Coming after, less important than, or resulting from someone or something else.
- Obtained: Acquired or procured from a source.
- Deduced: Reached as a logical conclusion.
Antonyms
- Original: Present or existing from the beginning; not a copy or imitation.
- Primary: Of chief importance; fundamental.
- Underived: Not derived from anything else; fundamental.
Related Phrases
- Derived demand (Economics): Demand for a factor of production or intermediate good that occurs as a result of the demand for another intermediate or final good.
- The demand for steel is a derived demand, dependent on the demand for cars and buildings.
Adjective
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formed or developed from something else; not original
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the belief that classes and organizations are secondary and derived- John Dewey
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