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- [der-uh-vey-shuh n]
- /ˌdɛr əˈveɪ ʃən/
- /ˌder.ɪˈveɪ.ʃən/
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- [der-uh-vey-shuh n]
- /ˌdɛr əˈveɪ ʃən/
Definitions of derivation word
- variable noun derivation The derivation of something, especially a word, is its origin or source. 3
- noun derivation the act of deriving or state of being derived 3
- noun derivation the source, origin, or descent of something, such as a word 3
- noun derivation something derived; a derivative 3
- noun derivation the process of deducing a mathematical theorem, formula, etc, as a necessary consequence of a set of accepted statements 3
- noun derivation this sequence of statements 3
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Origin of derivation
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English derivacioun < Latin dērīvātiōn- (stem of dērīvātiō) a turning away, equivalent to dērīvāt(us) (past participle of dērīvāre; see derive, -ate1) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Derivation
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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derivation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for derivation
noun derivation
- origin — something from which anything arises or is derived; source; fountainhead: to follow a stream to its origin.
- foundation — the basis or groundwork of anything: the moral foundation of both society and religion.
- descent — A descent is a movement from a higher to a lower level or position.
- genealogy — a record or account of the ancestry and descent of a person, family, group, etc.
- basis — If something is done on a particular basis, it is done according to that method, system, or principle.
Antonyms for derivation
noun derivation
- goal — the result or achievement toward which effort is directed; aim; end.
- outcome — a final product or end result; consequence; issue.
- result — to spring, arise, or proceed as a consequence of actions, circumstances, premises, etc.; be the outcome.
- completion — the act of completing, or finishing
- termination — the act of terminating.
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