Derivation

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Definitions:

Noun

derivation

Definition: the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues); "he prefers shoes of Italian derivation"; "music of Turkish derivation"

deriving derivation etymologizing

Definition: (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase

derivation

Definition: a line of reasoning that shows how a conclusion follows logically from accepted propositions

derivation

Definition: (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"

ancestry lineage derivation filiation

Definition: inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline

derivation

Definition: drawing of fluid or inflammation away from a diseased part of the body

derivation

Definition: drawing off water from its main channel as for irrigation

derivation

Definition: the act of deriving something or obtaining something from a source or origin

Definition: A leading or drawing off of water from a stream or source.