Definition

Able to be obtained or developed from something else.

Example

The formula for the area of a circle is derivable from the formula for the area of a rectangle.

Conversation

I was reading about math theories and found something interesting.

Oh really? What did you discover?

I learned that some results are actually derivable from basic principles.

That's cool! It's amazing how much you can build from simple ideas.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Derivable → It is formed from "derive" (from Latin "derivare", meaning to draw off or obtain) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "derivable" means capable of being drawn from or obtained from a source.

Memory Tip

Think of something that can be 'drawn off' ('derive') and is 'capable' ('-able') of being obtained — that's what derivable means.

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