Definitions
- Referring to the origin or source of something. - Talking about obtaining information or knowledge from a particular source. - Describing the process of deducing or inferring something from given information.
- Referring to acquiring or getting something through effort or action. - Talking about the availability or accessibility of something. - Describing the process of obtaining permission, approval, or consent.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the act of acquiring something.
- 2Both words can be used in formal and informal contexts.
- 3Both words can be used as verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Meaning: Derive emphasizes the origin or source of something, while obtain focuses on the process of acquiring something.
- 2Usage: Derive is often used in academic or technical contexts, while obtain is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
- 3Connotation: Derive can have a neutral or positive connotation, while obtain can have a neutral or negative connotation depending on the context.
- 4Source: Derive implies that the source of something is external, while obtain implies that the source of something can be internal or external.
- 5Process: Derive involves deducing or inferring something from given information, while obtain involves making an effort or taking action to acquire something.
Remember this!
Derive and obtain are synonyms that both refer to the act of acquiring something. However, derive emphasizes the origin or source of something, while obtain focuses on the process of acquiring something. Derive is often used in academic or technical contexts, while obtain is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
