derivation
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6.3
- noun
- /ˌdɛrəˈveɪʃən/
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origen
- The etymologist explained the derivation of the word 'computer' from the Latin word 'computare.'
- European derivation
- cultural derivation
- various derivations
They're all, you know, French Canadian by by derivation.
- They're all, you know, French Canadian by by derivation.
- You did say I had to tell you the derivation.
Examples
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You go and tell them about the interesting derivation of the word "soubrette."
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Table 1 provides an overview of the key features of WHS and their derivation from evidence-based practice.
Academic text (2014) -
But that is all you know, a derivation from the plane itself.
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Wonder what the derivation of that is?
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The details of its derivation are not within the scope of this paper.
Academic text (1990) -
In fact, the derivation of that was on my general exam for Graduate School.
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It is of German derivation.
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Tomochichi's name might also be a derivation of a Yamasee word.
Academic text (2008) -
The latter were concerned with the institutional structure of the Church and its derivation from the apostolate instituted by Christ.
Academic text (1992) -
The prevalence of woman-marriage among the Lovedu allowed for a derivation of wife inheritance.
Academic text (1998)
Synonyms
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2.7
The place where something begins, for example a country
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7.9
The place or early history that shows where an object comes from
How Direct
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word derivation comes from Latin parts de- ('away') and rivus ('stream'), giving the picture of something 'led away' from its source. That's why a derivation can mean the origin or source from which something comes.