Derivation
nounNoun
the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues)
“he prefers shoes of Italian derivation”
“music of Turkish derivation”
Type of:SourceRootOrigin(descriptive linguistics) the process whereby new words are formed from existing words or bases by affixation
“`singer' from `sing' or `undo' from `do' are examples of derivations”
(historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase
Similar:DerivingEtymologizingType of:ExplanationAccountinherited properties shared with others of your bloodline
a line of reasoning that shows how a conclusion follows logically from accepted propositions
Type of:InferenceIllationdrawing of fluid or inflammation away from a diseased part of the body
Type of:Drawingdrawing off water from its main channel as for irrigation
Type of:Drawingthe act of deriving something or obtaining something from a source or origin
Type of:DeedAct
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