🔍 DERIVED: Originating from a Source - Learn SAT Vocabulary
Derived is a term you will encounter regularly, especially in the sciences. It is important to understand its usage and meaning for the SAT.
DERIVED
ℹ️ Part of speech of derived
derived is a past-tense VERB or past participle.
🗣️ Pronunciation of derived
derived is pronounced /dɪ.ˈraɪvd/ or dee-RYVED.
📚️ Definition of derived
derived means obtained from or developed out of something else. Example: a word derived from Latin.
📰 Examples of derived
Here are some examples of derived in usage:
The word education is derived from the Latin root educare which means to bring up or train.
Ella derived great pleasure from helping others.
Petroleum is derived from ancient organic materials, such as zooplankton and algae.
🧠 Quick vocab quiz on derived
Test yourself!
derived most nearly means
(A) obtained.
(B) shared.
(C) disagreed.
(D) invented.
(E) protected.
And one more:
Which of the following statements best uses the term derived?
(A) My happiness is derived from seeing others succeed.
(B) Umberta derived the party at 8 pm.
(C) I'm derived between a rock and a hard place.
(D) The car derived past the barn.
(E) Be a drive so that you can be derived!
Scroll down for the answer/s.
💁🏼 Tips on using the word derived correctly
The verb derive comes from the Latin word derivare which means to draw off. This is helpful to remember as it suggests that something is being taken or developed from another source.
Also, notice that derive is frequently used with the preposition from.
✅ Quiz answer/s
Answers:
A, obtained.
A, My happiness is derived.... Explanation: This sentence correctly uses the term derived to say that the speaker's happiness originates from seeing others succeed.
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