partly derive

Frequency: 6.89.2 per million words

To get something in part, but not completely, from a source.

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Examples (10)

  • Her sense of accomplishment partly derives from her volunteer work.
  • The company's success last year partly derived from a temporary market trend.
  • The theory's strength is partly derived from recent experimental data.
  • The word's modern meaning partly derives from its historical context.
  • A person's self-esteem may partly derive from the approval of others.
  • The artist's unique style had partly derived from his studies of ancient calligraphy.
  • The region's future prosperity will partly derive from its investment in renewable energy.
  • His motivation partly derives from a desire to prove his critics wrong.
  • The authority of the committee is partly derived from the bylaws of the organization.
  • The pleasure of travel partly derives from experiencing new cultures.