derivation
de ruh vay shuhn
- n the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues)
he prefers shoes of Italian derivation
music of Turkish derivation - n (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase
- n a line of reasoning that shows how a conclusion follows logically from accepted propositions
- n (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 - n inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline
- n drawing of fluid or inflammation away from a diseased part of the body
- n drawing off water from its main channel as for irrigation
- n the act of deriving something or obtaining something from a source or origin
- Even so, the cost of producing a derivation can reach $1 billion; hence, a planemaker must sell between 400 and 500 aircraft to break even.
- Ah, said the reporter, a little weakly, then Richard was interested in the derivation of words? "Yes," said Richard, "Etymology, it's called.
- They are divided into rival groups, variously espousing antiCommunist, anti-Tito and anti-Serbian views, but sharing a common derivation from the Ustase, the notorious wartime .