Derived and Substitute

Derived

Derived adjective - Formed or developed from something else; not original.

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

Substitute

Substitute adjective - Being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials.

Derived and substitute are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Derived" instead an adjective "Substitute".

Both words in one sentence

  • Also note that, when we say "sugar", what we often mean is "high-fructose corn syrup" (or HFCS), a sugar substitute derived from corn.
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