derive vs reason

reason vs derive

derive is not a noun while reason is a noun.

derive and reason both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
derive	No	No	Yes	No
reason	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, reason is a hypernym of derive; that is, reason is a word with a broader meaning than derive:

derive: reason by deduction; establish by deduction
reason: decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion

Other hypernyms of derive include conclude, reason out.

derive (noun)	reason (noun)
	the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination
	a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion
	a justification for something existing or happening
	an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon
	a rational motive for a belief or action
	the state of having good sense and sound judgment

derive (verb)	reason (verb)
develop or evolve from a latent or potential state	think logically
obtain from a particular source	decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
reason by deduction; establish by deduction	present reasons and arguments
obtain
come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example

Difference between derive and reason

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