Definition of DERIVING

deriving

Meanings

Noun

  • (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase

Verb

  • reason by deduction; establish by deduction
  • obtain
  • come from
  • develop or evolve from a latent or potential state
  • come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example
  • present participle and gerund of derive

Scrabble Score: 13

deriving is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
deriving is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
deriving is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

deriving is a valid Words With Friends word