Definition of Derive

Verb: derive di'rIv

(logic) reason by deduction; establish by deduction
- deduce, infer, deduct
Have the benefit of; obtain something desirable
"derive pleasure from one's garden";
- gain
Come from
"The present name derives from an older form"
Develop or evolve from a latent or potential state
- educe
Be connected by a relationship of blood, for example
"he derives from humble origins";
- come, descend