DERIVED
Dictionary entry overview: What does derived mean? • DERIVED (adjective)
The adjective DERIVED has 1 sense:
1. formed or developed from something else; not original
Familiarity information: DERIVED used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• DERIVED (adjective)
Meaning:
Formed or developed from something else; not original
Context example:
the belief that classes and organizations are secondary and derived
Similar:
copied; traced (derived by copying something else; especially by following lines seen through a transparent sheet)
derivable (capable of being derived)
derivative (resulting from or employing derivation)
plagiarised; plagiaristic; plagiarized (copied and passed off as your own)
Antonym:
underived (not derived; primary or simple)
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