Derive
Work out
Work out verb - To find an answer for through reasoning.
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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The names of its victims (Dukkha, Panna, Karuna, Anatta, Anicca and Tanha) all derive from Buddhist concepts and the Doctor uses meditation in order to work out how to defeat the thing.
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