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extrapolate vs derive

derive vs extrapolate

extrapolate and derive both are verbs.

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

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