deriving
Divide deriving into syllables:
de · riv · ing
How to pronounce deriving:
Synonyms for deriving:
acquiring
derivation
etymologizing
explanation
extraction
getting
obtaining
Antonyms for deriving:
begetting
breeding
bringing about
causing
contributing to
effecting
engendering
fostering
generating
giving rise to
inducing
initiating
leading to
making for
occasioning
precipitating
producing
promoting
provoking
resulting in
setting off
sparking off
starting
triggering
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