be derived from
phrasal verbderive from something | be derived from something
- to come or develop from something
- The word ‘politics’ is derived from a Greek word meaning ‘city’.
Extra Examples- This income was derived directly from his writing.
- Wealth and position in society derived largely from land ownership.
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