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derived

de·ri·ved

UK/dɪˈɹaɪvd/ US/dɜrˈaɪvd/ uncommon archaic

adjective

1.

determined by mathematical computation

  • “the calculated velocity of a bullet”
  • “a derived value”
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2.

formed or developed from something else; not original

  • “the belief that classes and organizations are secondary and derived” John Dewey
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Origin

From derive + -ed.

Phrases

  • derived category
  • derived characteristic
  • derived class
  • derived function
  • derived functor
  • derived group
  • derived psychoactive cannabis product
  • derived subgroup

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