English to English noun
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the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues) | Example:
• he prefers shoes of Italian derivation • music of Turkish derivation
source: wordnet30
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(historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase | source: wordnet30
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a line of reasoning that shows how a conclusion follows logically from accepted propositions | source: wordnet30
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(descriptive linguistics) the process whereby new words are formed from existing words or bases by affixation | Example:
• `singer' from `sing' or `undo' from `do' are examples of derivations
source: wordnet30
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inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline | source: wordnet30
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drawing of fluid or inflammation away from a diseased part of the body | source: wordnet30
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drawing off water from its main channel as for irrigation | source: wordnet30
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the act of deriving something or obtaining something from a source or origin | source: wordnet30
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A leading or drawing off of water from a stream or source. | source: webster1913
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The formation of a word from its more original or radical elements; also, a statement of the origin and history of a word. | source: webster1913
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