sea-derived
|sea-de-rived|
B2
/siː dɪˈraɪvd/
from the sea
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sea-derived' originates from the combination of 'sea' and 'derived', where 'sea' refers to the large body of saltwater and 'derived' means obtained from a source.
Historical Evolution
'sea-derived' combines the Old English word 'sǣ' for 'sea' and the Middle English 'deriven' from Latin 'derivare', meaning 'to draw off'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'obtained from the sea', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
originating from or obtained from the sea.
The sea-derived minerals are essential for marine life.
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Last updated: 2025/02/14 08:21