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marine-derived

|ma-rine-de-rived|

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/məˈriːn dɪˈraɪvd/

sea-sourced

Etymology
Etymology Information

'marine-derived' originates from the Latin word 'marinus,' meaning 'of the sea,' and the English word 'derived,' meaning 'obtained from a source.'

Historical Evolution

'Marine' changed from the Latin word 'marinus' and eventually became the modern English word 'marine.' 'Derived' comes from the Old French word 'deriver,' which transformed into the modern English word 'derive.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'marine' meant 'of the sea,' and 'derived' meant 'obtained from a source.' The combined term 'marine-derived' retains this meaning, referring to something obtained from the sea.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

originating from or obtained from the sea or ocean.

The pharmaceutical company is researching marine-derived compounds for new medications.

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Last updated: 2025/03/07 03:06