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derived of
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
'derived of' is not a correct phrase in written English.
The correct phrase is 'derived from'. For example, 'I derived my knowledge of the subject from various sources.'.
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
60 human-written examples
She does, though, draw the line at doga – yoga for dogs, derived, of course, from the US.
News & Media
Much of the giddy crush I had on the Marine Corps derived, of course, from the sheer glamour of the outfit.
News & Media
In the first, it is impossible to tell whether it is a misty day, or if the photograph from which the painting was derived, of a stand of trees on a sloping field, was out of focus.
News & Media
Ulmaceae, or the elm family, is the least derived of these four families and still possesses bisexual flowers.
Encyclopedias
Going Sane by Adam Phillips 256pp, Hamish Hamilton, £14.99 Not so very long ago that most sagacious of literary critics, Frank Kermode, said that we were ready for the adjective "Phillipsian" - derived, of course, from Adam Phillips's growing body of work, mostly collections of essays so agile and exuberant in their performance of thought that jumping in is irresistible.
News & Media
P. boisei is in many respects the most derived of the australopiths.
Fluorouracil derived of pyrimidine that used as an anti-cancer drug for years ago.
Results: Aqueous pollen extracts (APEs) contained predominantly monohydroxylated products derived of linoleic acid and linolenic acid.
The substrate collagen derived of Tilapia fish skin waste from Cirata Reservoar which has'nt exploited fully yet.
Science
An explicit expression has also been derived of the mean temperature on circles around the heat source.
Carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risks derived of exposure to metals, PCDD/Fs and PCBs did not exceed the threshold values.
Science
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use "derived from" instead of "derived of". The preposition "from" correctly indicates the source or origin of something.
Common error
Avoid using "of" after "derived". "Derived of" is grammatically incorrect and should be replaced with "derived from" to ensure clarity and accuracy.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "derived of" functions incorrectly as a prepositional phrase attempting to link a subject with its source. However, it is grammatically flawed. As Ludwig AI points out, the correct form is "derived from".
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "derived of" is grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI clearly indicates that the correct form is "derived from". This phrase is used to indicate the origin or source of something. Due to its incorrectness, it should be avoided in both formal and informal writing. Always use "derived from" instead to ensure grammatical accuracy and clarity. Given there are zero examples, it is safe to say that it should not be used.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
derived from
Uses the correct preposition to indicate origin or source.
originating from
Emphasizes the point of origin or beginning.
stemming from
Suggests a gradual process of development from a source.
arising from
Implies a consequence or result of something.
sourced from
Focuses on the location or provider of the origin.
descended from
Indicates a lineage or hereditary origin.
extracted from
Suggests a process of taking something out of a source.
developed from
Highlights a process of growth or improvement from a base.
obtained from
Focuses on the act of acquiring something from a source.
based on
Indicates a foundation or starting point.
FAQs
What is the correct way to say something comes from something else?
The correct phrasing is to say something is "derived from" something else. This indicates the origin or source. Using "derived of" is grammatically incorrect.
Is "derived of" ever correct?
No, the phrase "derived of" is not considered grammatically correct in standard English. The correct preposition to use is "from".
What can I use instead of the incorrect phrase "derived of"?
Use the phrase "derived from" instead. It is the grammatically correct and widely accepted alternative.
What's the difference between "derived from" and "originates from"?
"Derived from" and "originates from" are similar, but "derived from" often implies a transformation or adaptation, while "originates from" simply indicates a beginning point.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
60%
Authority and reliability
1.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested