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1. derivation
noun. ['ˌdɛrəˈveɪʃən'] (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase.
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- deinstitutionalization
- institutionalization
- self-congratulation
- antidiscrimination
- telecommunication
- nondiscrimination
- misrepresentation
- mischaracterization
- internationalization
- industrialization
- decriminalization
- transillumination
- self-determination
- renationalization
- recapitalization
- prestidigitation
- misinterpretation
- misidentification
- miscommunication
- experimentation
- excommunication
- disqualification
- discontinuation
- denationalization
- decentralization
- transplantation
- singularization
- self-perpetuation
- securitization
- reinterpretation
How do you pronounce derivation?
Pronounce derivation as ˌdɛrəˈveɪʃən.
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Sentences with derivation
1. Noun, singular or mass
The reason for this comes out from the derivation of the equation of motion.
Quotes about derivation
1. The Latin words humus, soil/earth, and homo, human being, have a common derivation, from which we also get our word 'humble.' This is the Genesis origin of who we are: dust - dust that the Lord God used to make us a human being. If we cultivate a lively sense of our origin and nurture a sense of continuity with it, who knows, we may also acquire humility.
- Eugene H. Peterson, Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places
2. derivation
noun. ['ˌdɛrəˈveɪʃən'] a line of reasoning that shows how a conclusion follows logically from accepted propositions.
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3. derivation
noun. ['ˌdɛrəˈveɪʃən'] the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues).
4. derivation
noun. ['ˌdɛrəˈveɪʃən'] drawing off water from its main channel as for irrigation.
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5. derivation
noun. ['ˌdɛrəˈveɪʃən'] drawing of fluid or inflammation away from a diseased part of the body.
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6. derivation
noun. ['ˌdɛrəˈveɪʃən'] the act of deriving something or obtaining something from a source or origin.
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7. derivation
noun. ['ˌdɛrəˈveɪʃən'] inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline.
