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Definition of derivable

derivable

/dɪˈraɪvəbəl/
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derivable Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Capable of being obtained, traced, or developed from a specified source or origin.

Example

"Many modern English legal terms are directly derivable from Anglo-Norman French."

2

Capable of being reached or proven by logical reasoning, mathematical calculation, or formal deduction from given premises.

Example

"In formal logic, a theorem is any statement that is derivable from a set of axioms."

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• Rhymes for derivable

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deride
derision
derisively
derivable
derivation
derivative
derive

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the verb 'derive' (from Latin 'derivare', meaning 'to draw off water from a stream') plus the suffix '-able'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Derivable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/derivable
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