Scrabble & Words with friends points
- derives is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
- derives is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
- derives is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12
Definition of derives
- reason by deduction; establish by deduction (verb)
Synonyms
- deduce
- deduct
- infer
- come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example (verb)
Synonyms
- come
- descend
- develop or evolve from a latent or potential state (verb)
Synonyms
- educe
- obtain (verb)
Examples
- derive pleasure from one's garden
Synonyms
- gain
- come from (verb)
Examples
- The present name derives from an older form
See definition of derives in Merriam Webster