Definition of deriving

"deriving" in the noun sense

1. deriving, derivation, etymologizing

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

"deriving" in the verb sense

1. deduce, infer, deduct, derive

reason by deduction establish by deduction

2. derive, gain

obtain

"derive pleasure from one's garden"

3. derive

come from

"The present name derives from an older form"

4. derive, educe

develop or evolve from a latent or potential state

5. derive, come, descend

come from be connected by a relationship of blood, for example

"She was descended from an old Italian noble family"

"he comes from humble origins"

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deriving in Scrabble®

The word deriving is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 13

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters deriving:

DERIVING
(153)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (4 words)

dingier, diviner, drivein, driving

 

All Scrabble® Plays For The Word deriving

DERIVING
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The 200 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In deriving

DERIVING
(153)
DERIVING
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deriving in Words With Friends™

The word deriving is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 16

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters deriving:

DERIVING
(156)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (4 words)

dingier, diviner, drivein, driving

 

All Words With Friends™ Plays For The Word deriving

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The 200 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In deriving

DERIVING
(156)
DRIVING
(122 = 87 + 35)
DRIVING
(116 = 81 + 35)
DIVINER
(116 = 81 + 35)
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7 letter words in deriving (4 words)

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deriving + 1 blank (5 words)

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