# derives

Pronunciation: say "di-RYVZ" /dɪˈɹaɪvz/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present indicative of derive. — third-person singular simple present indicative of derive
   - Simple: Third-person singular simple present of derive. Use this form with he, she, it, or one thing.
   - _Modern jazz derives much of its energy from improvisation._
   - _The committee derives its authority from the founding charter._

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