derivation
|der-i-va-tion|
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/ˌdɛrəˈveɪʃən/
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/ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃən/
(derive)
obtain from a source
Etymology
'derivation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'derivatio', where 'de-' meant 'from' and 'rivus' meant 'stream'.
'derivatio' transformed into the Old French word 'derivacion', and eventually became the modern English word 'derivation' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'the act of drawing off water', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'obtaining something from a source'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of obtaining something from a source or origin.
The derivation of the word 'computer' is from the Latin 'computare'.
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Noun 2
a sequence of statements showing that a particular result follows from previously accepted statements.
The derivation of the formula was complex but necessary.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41