reason vs derive

derive vs reason

reason is a noun but derive is not a noun.

reason and derive both are verbs.

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

As verbs, derive is a hyponym of reason; that is, derive is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reason:

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

Other hyponyms of reason include induce, deduce, deduct, infer, syllogise, syllogize, feel, find, deduce, infer, gather, extrapolate, generalise, generalize, infer.

reason (noun)	derive (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

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

Difference between reason and derive

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