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Definitions of derivation
  1. noun
    (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase

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  2. noun
    inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline
  3. noun
    a line of reasoning that shows how a conclusion follows logically from accepted propositions
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  4. noun
    (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"
  5. noun
    drawing of fluid or inflammation away from a diseased part of the body
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  6. noun
    drawing off water from its main channel as for irrigation
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  7. noun
    the act of deriving something or obtaining something from a source or origin
  8. noun
    the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues)
    "he prefers shoes of Italian derivation" "music of Turkish derivation"
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