Synonyms for Derived

Definition of derived

adjective
  1. formed or developed from something else; not original; "the belief that classes and organizations are secondary and derived"- John Dewey

8 synonyms found

Writing tips for "derived"

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"Derived" in song lyrics

See how derived is used in real songs:

  • "Cocaine's the plan, the devil derived"
    Paris — Escape From Babylon
  • "Thou wast not to this end from me derived."
    William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece
  • "utility derived"
    AOL — AOL

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