deriving
di-RYV-ing/dɪˈɹaɪvɪŋ/
- 1Present participle and gerund of derive.
Researchers are deriving the equation from a handful of basic assumptions.
Deriving meaning from such a dense poem took several careful readings.
Note
The -ing form carries both halves of derive. Used transitively, it takes an object and then from: researchers deriving an equation from assumptions, chemists deriving one compound from another. Used intransitively, it needs no object and often follows a noun as a shortened clause, as in a custom deriving from older practice, where it means "stemming from." Either way, from is the preposition it calls for.
deriving is a form of derive
derive, verb: To obtain or receive something from a particular source. Full entry
- Spelling
- derive → deriving: drop the e, add -ing
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