deriving

de·rive  (d-rv)

v. de·rived, de·riv·ing, de·rives

v.tr.

1. To obtain or receive from a source.

2. To arrive at by reasoning; deduce or infer: derive a conclusion from facts.

3. To trace the origin or development of (a word).

4. Linguistics To generate (one structure) from another or from a set of others.

5. Chemistry To produce or obtain (a compound) from another substance by chemical reaction.

v.intr.

To issue from a source; originate. See Synonyms at stem¹.

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[Middle English deriven, to be derived from, from Old French deriver, from Latin drvre, to derive, draw off : d-, de- + rvus, stream; see rei- in Indo-European roots.]

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de·riva·ble adj.

de·river n.

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Noun

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deriving - (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase etymologizing, derivation diachronic linguistics, diachrony, historical linguistics - the study of linguistic change; "the synchrony and diachrony of language" explanation, account - a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.; "the explanation was very simple"; "I expected a brief account"