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Derivated vs. Derived: What's the Difference?

Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 5, 2023
"Derivated" is incorrect. The proper form is "Derived," indicating something that originates from a specific source or context.

Which is correct: Derivated or Derived

How to spell Derived?

Derivated is Incorrect

Derived is Correct

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Key Differences

Think of "drive." You "drive" a point home, similarly, something is "derived."
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"Derived" has the root "rive" in it, like "river," hinting at the flow or source.
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"Derivated" might sound complicated; simplicity with "derived" is key.
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Visualize derivation as a tree; "derived" is a direct branch, without extra twists.
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"Derived" sounds like "arrived," and something derived has arrived from a source.
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Derivated and Derived Definitions

Derivated

Derivated is an incorrect spelling of Derived.
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Derived

Originating from a particular source or cause.
The medicine is derived from a plant.
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Derived

To obtain something from a specific source.
She derived great satisfaction from helping others.
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Derived

Based on or influenced by.
The movie's plot is derived from a true story.
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Derived

Drawn or taken from a particular origin.
The word alphabet is derived from the Greek letters alpha and beta.
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Derived

To obtain or receive from a source
A dance that is derived from the samba.
Confidence that is derived from years of experience.
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Derived

(Chemistry) To produce or obtain (a compound) from another substance by chemical reaction.
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Derived

To trace the origin or development of (a word).
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Derived

To generate (a linguistic structure) from another structure or set of structures.
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Derived

To arrive at by reasoning; deduce or infer
Derive a conclusion from facts.
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Derived

To be derived from a source; originate. ]
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Derived

(systematics) Of, or pertaining to, conditions unique to the descendant species of a clade, and not found in earlier ancestral species.
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Derived

Possessing features believed to be more advanced or improved than those other organisms.
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Derived

A product of derivation
The French language is derived from Latin.
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Derived

Simple past tense and past participle of derive
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Derived

Determined by mathematical computation;
The calculated velocity of a bullet
A derived value
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Derived

Formed or developed from something else; not original;
The belief that classes and organizations are secondary and derived
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Derived

Formed or developed from something else.
The Italian language is derived from Latin.
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FAQs

Why is it called Derived?

It's called "derived" because it denotes something that has been drawn or originated from a particular source.
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What is the plural form of Derived?

The word "derived" doesn't have a typical plural form, but you can have "derived forms" or "derived words."
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Which preposition is used with Derived?

"From" is commonly used, as in "derived from."
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What is the pronunciation of Derived?

"Derived" is pronounced as /dɪˈraɪvd/.
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Which conjunction is used with Derived?

Any conjunction can be used based on the sentence structure.
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What is the verb form of Derived?

The verb form is "derive."
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What is the root word of Derived?

The root word is "derive."
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Which vowel is used before Derived?

Typically, the article "a" is used before "derived."
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What is the singular form of Derived?

"Derived" itself is in singular form.
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Is Derived a noun or adjective?

"Derived" is primarily used as an adjective.
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Is Derived an adverb?

No, "derived" is not an adverb.
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Is Derived a negative or positive word?

Neutral. It simply denotes origin.
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Which article is used with Derived?

Both "a" and "the" can be used based on context.
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Is Derived a countable noun?

No, "derived" isn't typically used as a noun.
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Is the Derived term a metaphor?

Not inherently, but its usage can be metaphorical in context.
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Is the word Derived imperative?

No, "derived" is not used as an imperative.
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How do we divide Derived into syllables?

"Derived" is divided as de-rived.
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What is another term for Derived?

A synonym could be "originated."
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What is the opposite of Derived?

The opposite could be "original" or "inherent."
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What is the first form of Derived?

The primary form is "derive."
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What is the second form of Derived?

The past tense is "derived."
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Is Derived a collective noun?

No, it's not a collective noun.
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What is a stressed syllable in Derived?

The second syllable "rived" is stressed.
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Which determiner is used with Derived?

Common determiners like "this," "that," "my," "her," etc., can be used.
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Is Derived an abstract noun?

No, it's not an abstract noun.
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Is Derived a vowel or consonant?

"Derived" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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How many syllables are in Derived?

"Derived" has two syllables.
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What part of speech is Derived?

"Derived" is primarily an adjective, but "derive" is a verb.
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What is the third form of Derived?

The past participle is "derived."
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How is Derived used in a sentence?

"Most of our modern laws are derived from ancient customs."
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