Definition of deriving

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • deriving is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • deriving is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
  • deriving is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 16

Definition of deriving


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

    Synonyms

    1. derivation
    2. etymologizing

See definition of deriving in Merriam Webster