Definition of "derives" []

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of derive. (verb)

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• "The term derives from the Latin verb spirare meaning "to breathe.""
• "The term derives from the Greek helios for sun and graph for writing."
• "In psychology, persona means the personality an individual projects to others; the term derives from the Latin word referring to masks worn by Etruscan actors."