derived

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BrE /ˈdɛrɪvɪd/ AmE /ˈdɛrɪvɪd/

adjective en → es

1 ORIGINATE FROM [attributive, predicative] B1

coming from or based on something else; not original

derivado, originado de

  • a derived word/term

Collocations derived from · derived term

  • The word 'telephone' is derived from Greek words meaning 'far speech'.

    La palabra 'teléfono' se deriva de palabras griegas que significan 'largo hablar'.

2 MATHEMATICS/SCIENCE [attributive] C1

in mathematics or science, obtained by a process of calculation or reasoning from known facts

derivado (en matemáticas o ciencias)

  • a derived equation/formula

Collocations derived formula · derived quantity

  • The derived formula is used to calculate the speed of sound.

    La fórmula derivada se utiliza para calcular la velocidad del sonido.