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derivation in Dutch

derivation in Dutch is afleiding, derivatie — derivation means a leading or drawing off of water from a stream or source.

derivation in Dutch

afleiding
noun
(grammar) Forming a new word by changing the base of another word or by adding affixes to it.
derivatie
noun
(grammar) Forming a new word by changing the base of another word or by adding affixes to it.
afleiding
noun
(mathematics, calculus) The process of application of the derivative operator to a function, yielding another function called the derived function of the first.

What does "derivation" mean?

  1. noun A leading or drawing off of water from a stream or source.
  2. noun The act of receiving anything from a source; the act of procuring an effect from a cause, means, or condition, as profits from capital, conclusions or opinions from evidence.
  3. noun The act of tracing origin or descent; an instance thereof (for example, an etymology).
  4. noun Forming a new word by changing the base of another word or by adding affixes to it.
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What is "derivation" in Dutch?

"derivation" in Dutch is afleiding, derivatie. derivation means: A leading or drawing off of water from a stream or source.

Are there other ways to say "derivation" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "derivation": afleiding, derivatie.

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