Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

derivar

verb
/de.ˈɾi.vaʁ/
Definition
To derive or to obtain from a source.
Examples
  • The word ‘submarine’ derives from the Latin ‘sub’ and ‘mare.’
  • The company derived its success from innovative marketing strategies.
Meaning
In language, it often refers to forming a word from another or tracing back to its roots.
Synonyms
  • Originar
  • Obter
  • Provir