1. obtaining or receiving something from a source
Usage: present participle of derive
2. tracing the origin or development of something
Usage: present participle of derive
3. forming a word from another word or base
Usage: present participle of derive; linguistics

Examples

• She is deriving great pleasure from her new hobby.
• The company is deriving most of its profits from overseas sales.
• Scientists are deriving new conclusions from the research data.
• The word ‘happiness’ is deriving from the root word ‘happy’.
• He is deriving the mathematical formula step by step.
• The artist is deriving inspiration from nature.
• They are deriving energy from solar panels.