derivation


Meanings

  • the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues);
    • "he prefers shoes of Italian derivation"
    • "music of Turkish derivation"
  • (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase
  • a line of reasoning that shows how a conclusion follows logically from accepted propositions
  • (descriptive linguistics) the process whereby new words are formed from existing words or bases by affixation;
    • "`singer' from `sing' or `undo' from `do' are examples of derivations"
  • inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline
  • drawing of fluid or inflammation away from a diseased part of the body
  • drawing off water from its main channel as for irrigation
  • the act of deriving something or obtaining something from a source or origin


Scrabble Score: 14

derivation is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

derivation is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

derivation is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 16

derivation is a valid Words With Friends word