Descend from means to have developed from somethingthat existed in the past.
e.g.These ideas descend from those of the ancient philosophers.
Derive from means to develop or come from something else.
e.g.This word is derived from Latin.
Descend from means to have developed from somethingthat existed in the past.
e.g.These ideas descend from those of the ancient philosophers.
Derive from means to develop or come from something else.
e.g.This word is derived from Latin.