deriving

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang bezeichnet, den historischen Ursprung und die Entwicklung eines Wortes oder einer Phrase zurückzuverfolgen, besonders in der historischen Sprachwissenschaft.

A noun referring to the process of tracing the historical origins and development of a word or phrase, particularly in the field of historical linguistics.

1. EtymologyC1formal

   An explanation of the historical origins and development of a word or phrase.

   Etymologie

   • The linguist provided a detailed deriving of the term 'democracy'.
   • Scholars debated the deriving of the ancient word.
   • The dictionary includes a brief deriving for each entry.

• Verb, das angibt, etwas aus einer Quelle oder einem Ursprung zu gewinnen oder abzuleiten, oder die Herkunft oder Entwicklung von etwas zurückzuverfolgen.

A verb used to indicate obtaining something from a source or origin, or tracing the development of something.

1. Obtain from a sourceB2formal

   To get or receive something from a particular source.

   Aus einer Quelle beziehen

   • She derives great satisfaction from her work.
   • The word 'biology' derives from Greek roots.
   • They derive most of their income from investments.

   Synonymeacquiredrawextractgaingetobtainprocuresecure

2. Deduce or inferB2formal

   To reach a conclusion by reasoning or logic.

   Ableiten

   • From the evidence, we can derive that the suspect was lying.
   • The scientist derived a new formula from the experiment.
   • He derived the answer from the given data.

   Synonymeassumeconcludededucegatherinferreasonsurmiseunderstand