land-derived
|land-de-rived|
C1
/lænd dɪˈraɪvd/
originating from land
Etymology
Etymology Information
'land-derived' originates from the combination of 'land' and 'derived', where 'land' refers to the earth's surface not covered by water, and 'derived' means obtained from a source.
Historical Evolution
'land-derived' combines the Old English word 'land' with the Middle English 'derived', forming the modern English term.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'obtained from the land', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
originating from or formed by the land, especially in reference to sediments or materials.
The land-derived sediments were deposited at the river mouth.
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Last updated: 2025/02/17 20:06