— derivable , adj. — deriver , n.
/di ruyv"/ , v. , derived, deriving .
v.t.
1. to receive or obtain from a source or origin (usually fol. by from ).
2. to trace from a source or origin.
3. to reach or obtain by reasoning; deduce; infer.
4. Chem. to produce or obtain (a substance) from another.
v.i.
5. to come from a source or origin; originate (often fol. by from ).
[ 1350-1400; ME diriven, deriven to flow, draw from, spring deriver derivare to lead off, equiv. to de- DE- + riv ( us ) a stream + -are inf. suffix ]
Syn. 1. gain, attain, glean, gather, reap, net.