Definition of derives

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• derives is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
• derives is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
• derives is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of derives

• reason by deduction; establish by deduction (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. deduce
  2. deduct
  3. infer
• come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. come
  2. descend
• develop or evolve from a latent or potential state (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. educe
• obtain (verb)

  Examples

  1. derive pleasure from one's garden

  Synonyms

  1. gain
• come from (verb)

  Examples

  1. The present name derives from an older form

See definition of derives in Merriam Webster