1. To cause to develop or evolve, esp. from a latent or potential state; SYN. educe.
2. To come from; to originate; SYN. come, originate.
3. To come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example; SYN. come from descend.
4. To obtain; SYN. gain.
1. Détourner. Dériver un courant.
2. Provenir de. Dériver d'un malentendu.
3. (Intrans.) Aller ŕ la dérive.
4. (Intrans.) S'écarter. Bateau qui dérive.