Origin: Latin suffix -tion
Derivation has 9 different meanings across 1 category:
the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues)
"he prefers shoes of Italian derivation"
"music of Turkish derivation"
(historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase
"The professor traced the derivation of the term back to its ancient roots in classical Latin."
a line of reasoning that shows how a conclusion follows logically from accepted propositions
"The judge's ruling was impressive because its derivation made it clear that the verdict flowed directly from established legal precedents."
(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"
inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline
"The intense rivalry between the two families is a clear sign that their animosity runs deep in their derivation."
drawing of fluid or inflammation away from a diseased part of the body
"The ancient physician believed that sweating would promote the derivation of the feverish heat from his inflamed lung by opening up his pores."
drawing off water from its main channel as for irrigation
"The farmer adjusted the diversion gate to increase the derivation of river water for irrigating his fields."
the act of deriving something or obtaining something from a source or origin
"The chef traced the unique spice blend's derivation to her grandmother's recipes passed down for generations."
A leading or drawing off of water from a stream or source.
"The village council approved the new pipe to improve the farm's water derivation from the nearby river."