What is the meaning of derivation?

noun

  • The source or origin from which something derives (i. E. Comes or issues. )
    • usage: "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)
    • usage: "`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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