Definition of derivation

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Derivation (n.) That from which a thing is derived.

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Homograph :: Homograph (n.) One of two or more words identical in orthography, but having different derivations and meanings; as, fair, n., a market, and fair, a., beautiful..
Originally :: Originally (adv.) In the original time, or in an original manner; primarily; from the beginning or origin; not by derivation, or imitation..
Conjugate :: Conjugate (n.) A word agreeing in derivation with another word, and therefore generally resembling it in signification..
Derivably :: Derivably (adv.) By derivation.
Derivation :: Derivation (n.) The state or method of being derived; the relation of origin when established or asserted.
Traduction :: Traduction (n.) Derivation by descent; propagation.
Derivation :: Derivation (n.) That from which a thing is derived.
Valero- :: Valero- () A combining form (also used adjectively) indicating derivation from, or relation to, valerian or some of its products, as valeric acid; as in valerolactone, a colorless oily liquid produced as the anhydride of an hydroxy valeric acid..
Extraction :: Extraction (n.) Derivation from a stock or family; lineage; descent; birth; the stock from which one has descended.
Derivational :: Derivational (a.) Relating to derivation.
Descent :: Descent (n.) Derivation, as from an ancestor; procedure by generation; lineage; birth; extraction..
Etymological :: Etymological (a.) Pertaining to etymology, or the derivation of words..
Derival :: Derival (n.) Derivation.
Derivation :: Derivation (n.) A leading or drawing off of water from a stream or source.
Radical :: Radical (a.) Relating, or belonging, to the root, or ultimate source of derivation; as, a radical verbal form..
Paternity :: Paternity (n.) Derivation or descent from a father; male parentage; as, the paternity of a child..
Derivation :: Derivation (n.) The act of tracing origin or descent, as in grammar or genealogy; as, the derivation of a word from an Aryan root..
Derivation :: Derivation (n.) That which is derived; a derivative; a deduction.
Derivative :: Derivative (n.) An agent which is adapted to produce a derivation (in the medical sense).
Variation :: Variation (n.) Change of termination of words, as in declension, conjugation, derivation, etc..
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