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deriving Meaning & Definition

What Does Deriving Mean?

Deriving is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of derive.

Deriving Definition (Verb)

  1. present participle and gerund of derive

Verb

  1. To obtain or receive (something) from something else.
  2. To deduce (a conclusion) by reasoning.
  3. To find the derivation of (a word or phrase).
  4. To create (a compound) from another by means of a reaction.
  5. To originate or stem (from).
  6. To turn the course of (water, etc.); to divert and distribute into subordinate channels.

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