Definitions
- Referring to the origin or source of something. - Talking about obtaining or receiving something from a particular source. - Describing the process of deducing or inferring something from a given set of information.
- Referring to the process of obtaining or removing something from a larger whole. - Talking about getting information or meaning from a text or speech. - Describing the process of obtaining a substance or material from a natural source.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve obtaining something.
- 2Both words can be used in scientific or technical contexts.
- 3Both words can be used in figurative or metaphorical senses.
- 4Both words can be used as verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Source: Derive refers to obtaining something from a source, while extract refers to obtaining something from a larger whole.
- 2Nature: Derive is often used for abstract concepts like meaning, knowledge, or pleasure, while extract is used for tangible things like substances, materials, or information.
- 3Process: Derive involves deducing or inferring something from a given set of information, while extract involves physically removing or obtaining something.
- 4Usage: Derive is more commonly used in academic or intellectual contexts, while extract is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
- 5Connotation: Derive has a neutral or positive connotation, while extract can have a negative connotation when referring to forcibly removing something.
Remember this!
Derive and extract are both verbs that refer to obtaining something. However, the difference between derive and extract is their source and nature. Derive refers to obtaining something from a source, often in an abstract sense, while extract refers to obtaining something from a larger whole, often in a tangible sense. Additionally, derive involves deducing or inferring something, while extract involves physically removing or obtaining something.
