derive vs obtain
obtain vs derivederive and obtain both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| derive | No | No | Yes | No |
| obtain | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
obtain is a hypernym of
derive; that is, obtain is a
word with a broader meaning than derive:
- derive: obtain
- obtain: come into possession of
| derive (verb) | obtain (verb) |
|---|---|
| develop or evolve from a latent or potential state | receive a specified treatment (abstract) |
| obtain from a particular source | come into possession of |
| reason by deduction; establish by deduction | be valid, applicable, or true |
| obtain | |
| come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example |
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