General Meaning (to obtain something from something else):
* Scientists derive new drugs from natural sources.
* She derives great pleasure from painting.
* We can derive meaning from the ancient texts.
Mathematical Meaning (to find the derivative of a function):
* In calculus, you can derive the equation for the tangent line.
* The derivative of x^2 is 2x.
* The rate of change can be derived from the function's derivative.
Other Meanings:
* The word "derived" means "originating from".
* The English language derives many words from Latin and Greek.
* The concept of justice can be derived from a variety of ethical theories.
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