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derived unit

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any unit derived from one of the seven base units of length (meter), mass (kilogram), time (second), electric current (ampere), thermodynamic temperature (kelvin), amount of substance (mole) and luminous intensity (candela).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: In the SI system of units

Examples

  • The derived unit of electrical resistance (ohm) is derived from length, mass, time, and electric current.

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noun

Meaning 2

Equivalently, in any coherent unit system, a unit derived from one or more base units.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 導出單位 /导出单位 (dǎochū dānwèi) — any unit derived from one of the seven base units
  • Finnish: johdannaisyksikkö — any unit derived from one of the seven base units
  • Greek: παράγωγη μονάδα (parágogi monáda) — any unit derived from one of the seven base units
  • Hungarian: származtatott mértékegység/egység — any unit derived from one of the seven base units
  • Portuguese: unidade derivada — any unit derived from one of the seven base units
  • Russian: произво́дная едини́ца (proizvódnaja jediníca) — any unit derived from one of the seven base units
  • Swedish: härledd enhet — any unit derived from one of the seven base units