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derived.

Of, or pertaining to, conditions unique to the descendant species of a clade, and not found in earlier ancestral species.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/dɪˈɹaɪvd/UK
  1. Of, or pertaining to, conditions unique to the descendant species of a clade, and not found in earlier ancestral species.

    not-comparable
  2. Possessing features believed to be more advanced or improved than those other organisms.

    archaic · comparable · not-comparable
  3. A product of derivation.

    not-comparable
    The French language is derived from Latin.
Where this word comes from

From derive + -ed.

verb/dɪˈɹaɪvd/UK
  1. simple past and past participle of derive

    form-of · participle · past
Where this word comes from

From derive + -ed.

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