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derivation
noun(der-i-va-tion)(historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase
Synonyms: deriving, etymologizing,
derivation
noun(der-i-va-tion)inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline
derivation
noun(der-i-va-tion)a line of reasoning that shows how a conclusion follows logically from accepted propositions
derivation
noun(der-i-va-tion)(descriptive linguistics) the process whereby new words are formed from existing words or bases by affixation
Examples:
`singer' from `sing' or `undo' from `do' are examples of derivations.
derivation
noun(der-i-va-tion)drawing of fluid or inflammation away from a diseased part of the body
derivation
noun(der-i-va-tion)drawing off water from its main channel as for irrigation
derivation
noun(der-i-va-tion)the act of deriving something or obtaining something from a source or origin
derivation
noun(der-i-va-tion)the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues)
Examples:
He prefers shoes of Italian derivation.
Music of Turkish derivation.
Music of Turkish derivation.