📖derivation

noun
/ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃən/

Meaning

The origin or development of something from a source.

Example Sentences

The derivation of the word comes from Latin.

Synonyms

origin, source, root, formation, extraction

Antonyms

end, result, conclusion

Collocations

word derivation, derivation of formula, derivation from

Related Vocabularies

the state of being officially attached to an organization
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A shelf above a fireplace, often used for decoration.
the strip of hair growing on the ridge above the eye socket

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