Derivation — synonyms, definition

1. derivation (o)

beginning cause inception root root-stock source whence

2. derivation (Noun)

ancestry beginning birth birthplace cause commencement cradle deriving descent etymologizing extraction filiation foundation fountainhead genealogy inception lineage nativity origin pedigree • • •

derivation (Noun) — The source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues). ex. "he prefers shoes of Italian derivation" ex. "music of Turkish derivation"

derivation (Noun) — (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase.

derivation (Noun) — A line of reasoning that shows how a conclusion follows logically from accepted propositions.

derivation (Noun) — (descriptive linguistics) the process whereby new words are formed from existing words or bases by affixation. ex. "'singer' from 'sing' or 'undo' from 'do' are examples of derivations"

derivation (Noun) — Inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline.

derivation (Noun) — Drawing of fluid or inflammation away from a diseased part of the body.

derivation (Noun) — Drawing off water from its main channel as for irrigation.

derivation (Noun) — The act of deriving something or obtaining something from a source or origin.

account act beginning deed drawing drawing off explanation hereditary pattern human action human activity illation inference inheritance linguistic process origin root rootage source bloodline descent eponymy extraction origin pedigree crossbred purebred