What is the meaning of deriving?

noun

• Historical linguistics. ( an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase)
  • synonyms: derivation, etymologizing

verb

• Reason by deduction; establish by deduction.
  • synonyms: deduce, infer, deduct, derive
• Obtain.
  • usage: "derive pleasure from one's garden"
  • synonyms: derive, gain
• Come from.
  • usage: "The present name derives from an older form"
  • synonyms: derive
• Develop or evolve from a latent or potential state.
  • synonyms: derive, educe
• Come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example.
  • usage: "She was descended from an old Italian noble family"; "he comes from humble origins"
  • synonyms: derive, come, descend