derivation
/dɛrʌvˈeɪʃʌn/
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Definitions
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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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(historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase
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a line of reasoning that shows how a conclusion follows logically from accepted propositions
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(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"
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inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline
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drawing of fluid or inflammation away from a diseased part of the body
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drawing off water from its main channel as for irrigation
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the act of deriving something or obtaining something from a source or origin