Derivable and Derived

Derivable

Derivable adjective - Capable of being derived.

Derived and derivable are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Derived" instead an adjective "Derivable".

Derived

Derived adjective - Formed or developed from something else; not original.
Usage example: "the belief that classes and organizations are secondary and derived"- John Dewey

Derivable and derived are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Derivable" instead an adjective "Derived".

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