Derivation Definition

dĕrə-vāshən
derivations
noun
derivations
A deriving or being derived.
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Descent or origination.
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Something derived; a derivative.
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The source or origin of something.
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The origin and development of a word; etymology.
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Other Word Forms of Derivation

Noun

Singular:
derivation
Plural:
derivations

Origin of Derivation

  • From Middle French dérivation, from Latin derivatio.

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Derivation Sentence Examples

  • The derivation of the word has been much debated.

  • Derivation is effected by infixes, prefixes, affixes and reduplication.

  • We can now proceed to the derivation of the structure of glucose.

  • A derivation is suggested from the disputed territory of Alsace, pointing the contrast between this lawless district and the adjacent Temple, the home of the law itself.

  • Opinions differ as to the derivation of the name of the island.

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Words Starting With

DDEDER

Words Ending With

NONION

Unscrambles

derivation

Words Starting With D and Ending With N

Starts With D & Ends With NStarts With DE & Ends With NStarts With D & Ends With ON

Word Length

10 Letter Words10 Letter Words Starting With D10 Letter Words Ending With N