Synonyms for deriving
de·riv·ing

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1. deriving, derivation, etymologizingnoun

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

   Synonyms:
   etymologizing, derivation, filiation, ancestry, lineage

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1. • Explanation
   • Historical Linguistics

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1. List of paraphrases for "deriving":

   arising, stemming, resulting

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1. Chris Metcalfe:

   Challenges are many, but clearly there is a compelling, multi-dimensional financial case to be made for deriving energy from waste.

2. David Matas:

   The Convention states in Article I that each state party to this Convention undertakes never in any circumstances to retain microbial or other biological agents, or toxins whatever their origin or method of production, of types and in quantities that have no justification for prophylactic, protective or other peaceful purposes, in my view, non-reporting is a form of retention in violation of the Convention. The United States is also a state party to the treaty. If the U.S. found China acted in breach of its obligations deriving from the provisions of the Convention by its delay in reporting the coronavirus, the U.S. could lodge a complaint with the Security Council.

3. Robert A. Heinlein:

   A fool cannot be protected from his folly. If you attempt to do so, you will not only arouse his animosity but also you will be attempting to deprive him of whatever benefit he is capable of deriving from experience. Never attempt to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and annoys the pig.

4. Thomas Jefferson:

   We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with inherent and inalienable rights; that among these, are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; that to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed;