/dɚajˈvɪŋ/ - [derayving] -
We found 4 definitions of deriving from 4 different sources.
NounPlural: derivings |
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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" |