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View usage for: (derɪveɪʃən) Word forms: plural derivationsvariable nounThe derivation of something, especially a word, is its origin or source. The derivation of its name is obscure. [+ of] The word is of old French derivation. Synonyms: origin, source, basis, beginning More Synonyms of derivation More Synonyms of derivation derivation in British English (ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃən) noun1. the act of deriving or state of being derived 2. the source, origin, or descent of something, such as a word 3. something derived; a derivative 4. a. the process of deducing a mathematical theorem, formula, etc, as a necessary consequence of a set of accepted statements b. this sequence of statements c. the operation of finding a derivative Derived forms derivational (ˌderiˈvational) adjective derivation in American English (ˌdɛrəˈveɪʃən) noun1. a deriving or being derived 2. descent or origination 3. something derived; a derivative 4. the source or origin of something 5. the origin and development of a word; etymology 6. a. Grammar the process of forming words from bases by the addition of affixes other than inflectional morphemes, or by internal phonetic change the derivation of “warmth” from “warm” b. Linguistics in generative grammar, the process of forming sentences Derived forms derivational (ˌderiˈvational) adjective Word origin ME derivacioun < L derivatio < pp. of derivare: see derive Examples of 'derivation' in a sentencederivation Definition the origin or descent of something, such as a word The derivation of its name is obscure. Synonyms obtaining getting acquiring deriving Additional synonymsDefinition family descent They can trace their ancestry back to the seventeenth century. Synonyms origin, house, family, line, race, stock, blood, ancestors, descent, pedigree, extraction, lineage, forebears, antecedents, parentage, forefathers, genealogy, derivation, progenitors Definition a start Think of this as a new beginning. Synonyms start, opening, break (informal), chance, source, opportunity, birth, origin, introduction, outset, starting point, onset, overture, initiation, inauguration, inception, commencement, opening move Definition derivation from an ancestor All the contributors were of foreign descent. Synonyms origin, extraction, ancestry, lineage, family tree, parentage, heredity, genealogy, derivationNearby words ofderivation - derision
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- derive from something
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