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deriving

DEFINITIONS OF: deriving

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

Synonyms:
derivation, etymologizing
Type of:
account, explanation
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
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