Definition of Deriving

1. Noun. (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase.

Exact synonyms: Derivation, Etymologizing
Category relationships: Diachronic Linguistics, Diachrony, Historical Linguistics
Generic synonyms: Account, Explanation
Derivative terms: Derive, Derive, Etymologize

Definition of Deriving

1. derive [v] - See also: derive

Lexicographical Neighbors of Deriving

derivative instrument
derivatization
derivatizations
derivatize
derivatized
derivatizes
derivatizing
derive
derive
derived
derived function
derived protein
deriver
derivers
derives
deriving (current term)
derm
derm
derma
derma
dermabrader
dermabrasion
dermabrasion
dermabrasions
dermacentor
Dermacentor
Dermacentor albopictus
Dermacentor andersoni
Dermacentor nitens
Dermacentor occidentalis

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