noun
derivation
Derivation (noun) means a leading or drawing off of water from a stream or source.
noun
1
A leading or drawing off of water from a stream or source.
2
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
The act of tracing origin or descent; an instance thereof (for example, an etymology).
4
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Etymology
From Middle English derivacioun, borrowed from Middle French dérivation, from Latin dērīvātiō, dērīvātiōnem. Morphologically derive + -ation.
Rhymes for derivation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of derivation?
"derivation" (noun) means a leading or drawing off of water from a stream or source.
What are the different meanings of derivation?
"derivation" has 3 main meanings: 1. A leading or drawing off of water from a stream or source; 2. 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. The act of tracing origin or descent; an instance thereof (for example, an etymology).