Meaning of derivation

Definition of derivation

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

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