DERIVATION

Definition of DERIVATION

1. (noun)the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues)
2. (noun)(historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase
3. (noun)a line of reasoning that shows how a conclusion follows logically from accepted propositions
4. (noun)(descriptive linguistics) the process whereby new words are formed from existing words or bases by affixation
5. (noun)inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline
6. (noun)drawing of fluid or inflammation away from a diseased part of the body
7. (noun)drawing off water from its main channel as for irrigation
8. (noun)the act of deriving something or obtaining something from a source or origin

• Words Starting With D
• Words Starting With DE
• Words Starting With DER
• Words Starting With DERI
• Words Starting With DERIV
• Words Starting With DERIVA
• Words Starting With DERIVAT

• Words Ending With N
• Words Ending With ON
• Words Ending With ION
• Words Ending With TION
• Words Ending With ATION
• Words Ending With VATION
• Words Ending With IVATION

• Nouns Starting With D
• Nouns Starting With DE
• Nouns Starting With DER
• Nouns Starting With DERI
• Nouns Starting With DERIV
• Nouns Starting With DERIVA
• Nouns Starting With DERIVAT

• Nouns Ending With N
• Nouns Ending With ON
• Nouns Ending With ION
• Nouns Ending With TION
• Nouns Ending With ATION
• Nouns Ending With VATION
• Nouns Ending With IVATION