African-derived
|Af-ri-can-de-rived|
B2
/ˈæfrɪkən dɪˈraɪvd/
originating from Africa
Etymology
Etymology Information
'African-derived' originates from the combination of 'African,' referring to the continent of Africa, and 'derived,' meaning obtained or developed from a source.
Historical Evolution
'Derived' comes from the Latin word 'derivare,' meaning 'to lead or draw off.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'derived' meant 'to lead or draw off,' but over time it evolved to mean 'obtained from a source.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
originating from or influenced by African culture or heritage.
The music has African-derived rhythms.
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Last updated: 2025/07/21 22:08