deriving Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase
    etymologizing; derivation.
  2. verb reason by deduction; establish by deduction
    derive; deduce; deduct; infer.
  3. verb obtain
    derive; gain.
    • derive pleasure from one's garden
  4. verb come from
    derive.
    • The present name derives from an older form
  5. verb develop or evolve from a latent or potential state
    derive; educe.
  6. verb come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example
    derive; come; descend.
    • She was descended from an old Italian noble family
    • he comes from humble origins

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