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dériver meaning in English

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derive [derived, deriving, derives]◼◼◼(create (a compound) from another by means of a reaction)
verb
[UK: dɪ.ˈraɪv] [US: də.ˈraɪv]
This word is derived from Greek. = Ce mot dérive du grec.

derive [derived, deriving, derives]◼◼◼(find the derivation of (a word or phrase))
verb
[UK: dɪ.ˈraɪv] [US: də.ˈraɪv]
This word is derived from Greek. = Ce mot dérive du grec.

derive [derived, deriving, derives]◼◼◼(originate (from))
verb
[UK: dɪ.ˈraɪv] [US: də.ˈraɪv]
This word is derived from Greek. = Ce mot dérive du grec.

drift [drifted, drifting, drifts]◼◼◼(to move slowly, pushed by currents of water, air, etc)
verb
[UK: drɪft] [US: ˈdrɪft]
The boat drifted out to sea. = Le bateau a dérivé en mer.

differentiate [differentiated, differentiating, differentiates]◼◼◻(math: to calculate the derivative)
verb
[UK: ˌdɪ.fə.ˈren.ʃɪeɪt] [US: ˌdɪ.fə.ˈren.ʃi.ˌet]

shunt [shunted, shunting, shunts]◼◻◻(to divert electric current)
verb
[UK: ʃʌnt] [US: ˈʃənt]