derived
adjective
de·​rived
| \ di-ˈrīvd
, dē-\
, dē-\
Definition of derived
biology
: being, possessing, or marked by a character (such as the large brain in humans) not present in the ancestral form
derived features
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Cannon was working within a tradition that was already interwoven with European-derived artistic ideas and forms. — Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, "This Native American artist should have been a household name. But he died at 31.," 21 Aug. 2019 The human-derived growth factors used by cosmetic companies like SkinMedica and Regenica have been shown to help rejuvenate skin by stimulating collagen and elastin synthesis while improving radiance, moisturization, and pigmentation. — Allure, "The Skin-Care Glossary: A Comprehensive Guide to Everything You Need to Know," 17 Aug. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'derived.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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