deriver

de·rive

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-rahyv]
- /dɪˈraɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-rahyv]
- /dɪˈraɪv/

Definitions of deriver word

verb with object deriver to receive or obtain from a source or origin (usually followed by from). 1
verb with object deriver to trace from a source or origin: English words derived from German. 1
verb with object deriver to reach or obtain by reasoning; deduce; infer. 1
verb with object deriver Chemistry. to produce or obtain (a substance) from another. 1
verb with object deriver Grammar. to create (a new linguistic form) by adding affixes to or changing the shape of a root or base: The word “runner” is derived from “run.”. 1
verb without object deriver to come from a source or origin; originate (often followed by from). 1

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Origin of deriver

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English diriven, deriven to flow, draw from, spring < Anglo-French, Old French deriver < Latin dērīvāre to lead off, equivalent to dē- de- + rīv(us) a stream + -āre infinitive suffix

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Parts of speech for Deriver

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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deriver popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

deriver usage trend in Literature

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