derived from

VERB

come from; arise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

emanate originate stem from

WEAK

descend flow head issue proceed rise spring from

Example Sentences

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The ability to freeze, seize and confiscate money and assets derived from illegal activities is rooted in the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

A BLA is a formal request to market and distribute a medical product derived from living organisms across state lines.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

A distribution expected to total at least $3.1 million is planned for next month derived from sales of shares in Klarna, Chime, Airbnb and SpaceX, according to Stretto, a firm working with receiver Melanie Cyganowski.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The company’s valuation seems mostly derived from investor optimism over its future growth.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

As I never saw my father or my mother...my first fancies regarding what they were like, were unreasonably derived from their tombstones.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke