Definition of deriving Deriving

/dɚajˈvɪŋ/ - [derayving] -

We found 4 definitions of deriving from 4 different sources.

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What does deriving mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: derivings

deriving - (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase
  derivation, etymologizing
  explanation, account thought that makes something comprehensible
  diachronic linguistics, diachrony, historical linguistics the study of linguistic change; "the synchrony and diachrony of language"
= synonym
= antonym
= related word

Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • deriving (Verb)
    Present participle of derive.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • deriving (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Derive

Part of speech

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  • deriving, verb, gerund of derive (infinitive).

Pronunciation

Word frequency

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Sign Language

deriving in sign language
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