derivation

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  • March 13. 2013 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    derivation noun english

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

  • February 27. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    derivation noun english

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

  • February 27. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    derivation noun english

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

  • February 27. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    derivation noun english

    (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"

  • February 27. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    derivation noun english

    inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline

  • February 27. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    derivation noun english

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

  • February 27. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    derivation noun english

    drawing off water from its main channel as for irrigation

  • February 27. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    derivation noun english

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