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

It is derived from lived experience—something that machines will never be capable of.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

How much of those refined products can be derived from a barrel of oil depends on the type of crude oil being processed, as the chart below shows.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Detailed analysis showed significant rises in nine specific anthocyanins, including compounds derived from cyanidin and pelargonidin that are known for their antioxidant properties.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

Thus, agriculture could arise in the Fertile Crescent from domestication of locally available wild plants, without having to wait for the arrival of crops derived from wild plants domesticated elsewhere.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond