Based on
Derived from and based on are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Derived from" instead an adjective phrase "Based on".
Derived from
Based on and derived from are semantically related. You can use "Based on" instead an adjective phrase "Derived from".
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- Tropes to beat on television shows derived from or based on the Book:- Expository Theme Tune: the Ear Worm opening song, performed by Roy Castle, that kicked off every edition of Record Breakers.
- Instruments aside, the era produced two different modes, the first practice, derived from the renaissance, based on vocal forms, and then the second practice, based on the new instrumental ones.
Source: Baroque Music - A Lizard Named "Liz": Dion's name is derived from the scientific name of the Venus flytrap, which is of course what Carnivine is based on.
Source: Fanfic / Legendary Genesis
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