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noun(historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase
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nouninherited properties shared with others of your bloodlinetype of:
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nouna line of reasoning that shows how a conclusion follows logically from accepted propositions
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"`singer' from `sing' or `undo' from `do' are examples of derivations"noun(descriptive linguistics) the process whereby new words are formed from existing words or bases by affixationtype of:
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noundrawing of fluid or inflammation away from a diseased part of the bodytype of:
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noundrawing off water from its main channel as for irrigationtype of:
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nounthe act of deriving something or obtaining something from a source or origintype of:
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"he prefers shoes of Italian derivation" "music of Turkish derivation"nounthe source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues)
Examples of derivation
- "`singer' from `sing' or `undo' from `do' are examples of derivations"
- "he prefers shoes of Italian derivation"
- "music of Turkish derivation"