Derived — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /di-ˈrīvd/ de·rived

Meaning & Definition of Derived

Derived (adjective)

  1. being, possessing, or marked by a character (such as the large brain in humans) not present in the ancestral form

Derived (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information

    "from the summit, he was able to derive his location from the position of several prominent landmarks"

    similar: concluded, decided, deduced, extrapolated, gathered, inferred, judged, made out, reasoned, understood, drew a conclusion
    related: assumed, supposed, conjectured, guessed, speculated, surmised, construed, interpreted, read, contemplated, philosophized, rationalized, thought, ascertained, doped (out), found out

Related Entry: Derive (verb)

Derive is a different word from Derived. The synonyms below are for derive, not for derived.

  1. to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information

    "from the summit, he was able to derive his location from the position of several prominent landmarks"

    similar: conclude, decide, deduce, extrapolate, gather, infer, judge, make out, reason, understand, draw a conclusion
    related: assume, suppose, conjecture, guess, speculate, surmise, construe, interpret, read, contemplate, philosophize, rationalize, think, ascertain, dope (out), find out

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Derived

The most common words with a similar meaning to Derived:

concluded, decided, deduced, extrapolated, gathered, inferred, judged, made out, reasoned, understood, drew a conclusion

Related Words for Derived

assumed, supposed, conjectured, guessed, speculated, surmised, construed, interpreted, read, contemplated, philosophized, rationalized, thought, ascertained, doped (out), found out

Origin & Etymology of Derived

First known use: 1969

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Derived

Frequently Asked Questions about Derived

What does "Derived" mean?

"Derived" means being, possessing, or marked by a character (such as the large brain in humans) not present in the ancestral form. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: being, possessing, or marked by a character (such as the large brain in humans) not present in the ancestral form.

What is another word for "Derived"?

Other words for "Derived" include concluded, decided, deduced, extrapolated, gathered, inferred, judged and made out. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Derived" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Derived"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Derived". Common alternatives include concluded, decided, deduced, extrapolated, gathered, inferred, judged, made out, reasoned and understood.

How do you use "Derived" in a sentence?

Examples of "Derived" in a sentence: "from the summit, he was able to derive his location from the position of several prominent landmarks".

Is "Derived" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Derived" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Derived" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Derived"?

"Derived" is pronounced /di-ˈrīvd/ and divided into syllables as de·rived.

What is the origin of the word "Derived"?

First known use: 1969.