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derive vs extrapolate

extrapolate vs derive

derive and extrapolate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
derive No No Yes No
extrapolate No No Yes No
As verbs, extrapolate is a hyponym of derive; that is, extrapolate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than derive:
  • derive: reason by deduction; establish by deduction
  • extrapolate: gain knowledge of (an area not known or experienced) by extrapolating
Other hyponyms of derive include surmise, elicit.
derive (verb) extrapolate (verb)
develop or evolve from a latent or potential state estimate the value of something based on known values
obtain from a particular source gain knowledge of (an area not known or experienced) by extrapolating
reason by deduction; establish by deduction draw from specific cases for more general cases
obtain
come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example
Difference between derive and extrapolate

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